Mappia nimmoniana
Mappia nimmoniana, commonly known as the Mappia plant, is a significant medicinal species valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers various bioactive compounds used to treat diverse ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Mappia nimmoniana
- Family: Icacinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Mappia nimmoniaana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Icacinales. Finally, it is a member of the family Icacinaceae and the genus Mappia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Icacinales | WCVP |
| Family | Icacinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mappia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Mappia nimmonia, is known by various regional names across different languages. In English, it is commonly referred to as Mappia. In Japanese, it is known as Mappia or Mappia-no-ki, and in Chinese, it is called Mappia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is noted within the Nansei-shoto islands and throughout Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found extensively across India. Furthermore, the species is specifically documented in the Assam region. Finally, its range extends into the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mappia nimmoniaana, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, with different parts offering distinct therapeutic values. The medicinal application often involves the use of the roots and the nutrient-rich shoots to harness the plant's full potency. For specific preparations, practitioners may collect two- and three-year-old stems, which have developed a more concentrated chemical profile compared to younger growth. Additionally, the tender leaves and various stem parts are frequently gathered, providing a versatile range of organic compounds essential to its traditional uses.- Total parts
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 11
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| two- and three-year-old stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tender leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| senescent leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mature leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inner bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Mappia nimmoniana has 1 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |