Melaleuca lophantha
Melaleuca lophantha, commonly known as the Paperbark tree, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various regions. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and antiseptic properties, it is frequently used in traditional remedies to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and infections, making it a vital resource in natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Melaleuca lophantha
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Melaleuca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melaleuca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Melaleuca lophantha, is recognized by various common names depending on the regional language and local tradition. In English, it is often referred to as the Lophantha Paperbark, while in Hindi, it is commonly called Lohpantha. Additionally, it is known as Lohpanth in several other Indian dialects, reflecting its unique botanical characteristics across different linguistic landscapes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning two different continents. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the nations of Kenya and Uganda. Its presence extends significantly to the southern hemisphere within the country of Australia. Specifically, it inhabits the regions of New South Wales and Queensland. These diverse locations demonstrate the plant's ability to thrive in varied environments across the globe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Activities
Melaleuca lophantha has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |