Markhamia stipulata
Markhamia stipulata, commonly known as the Markhamia tree, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its vibrant orange blooms, it is highly valued in traditional medicine. Its leaves and bark are frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin conditions, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Markhamia stipulata
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Lamiales and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Markhamia, specifically as the species Markhamia stipulata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Markhamia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Markhamia stipulata, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 猫尾木 or specifically as 西南猫尾木. Additionally, in Myanmar, the plant is identified by the name မလွှပင်.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 西南猫尾木 | Wikidata |
| my | မလွှပင် | Wikidata |
| zh | 猫尾木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is present throughout parts of Indo-China. Specifically, it inhabits the countries of Cambodia and Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Markhamia stipulata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, lignans, phytosterols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Markhamia stipulata has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antifungal, Antiinflammatory, Antiprotozoal, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiprotozoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |