Medinilla arboricola
Medinilla arboricola, commonly known as the medicinal tree, is a remarkable botanical species valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical ecosystems, this plant offers unique phytochemical compounds used in traditional healing practices. Understanding its biological profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Medinilla arboricola
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Medinilla arboricola, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta. It is further categorized under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Myrtales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Melastomataceae and the genus Medinilla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Medinilla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Medinilla arboricola, is known by several common names depending on the language and region, including 附生美丁花 in Chinese (zh), 附生美丁花 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and 附生美丁花 in Mainland Chinese (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 附生美丁花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 附生美丁花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 附生美丁花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Medinilla arboricola, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its presence is geographically restricted to a single region within East Asia. Specifically, the species is found inhabiting the tropical environments of China. Within this country, its distribution is localized to the island province of Hainan. Consequently, this plant is considered an endemic species to this particular island location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Medinilla arboricola has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acetone, D-Limonene.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-Limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |