Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic health and healing.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Osbeckia Royenii · Melastoma Malabathricum Var. Grandiflorum · 42 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricumSynonyms
- Osbeckia royenii
- Melastoma malabathricum var. grandiflorum
- Melastoma affine
- Melastoma candidum
- Melastoma caesium
- Melastoma candidum var. alessandrense
- Melastoma suave
- Melastoma anoplanthum
- Melastoma holmanii
- Melastoma membranaceum
- Melastoma setigerum
- Melastoma tidorense
- Melastoma tondanense
- Trembleya rhynanthera
- Melastoma novae-hollandiae
- Melastoma obvolutum
- Melastoma oliganthum
- Melastoma malabathricum var. perakense
- Melastoma parvifolium
- Melastoma warrineri
- Melastoma pinatubense
- Melastoma stenophyllum
- Melastoma pusillum
- Melastoma royenii
- Melastoma imbricatum var. longipes
- Melastoma scabrum
- Melastoma sechellarum
- Melastoma candidum var. nobotan
- Melastoma malabathricum var. adpressum
- Melastoma banksii
- Melastoma baumeanum
- Melastoma brachyodon
- Melastoma decemdentatum
- Melastoma ellipticum
- Melastoma heterostegium
- Melastoma hombronianum
- Melastoma homostegium
- Melastoma jackianum
- Melastoma lanaense
- Melastoma malabathricum var. nanum
- Melastoma calycinum
- Melastoma nabotan
- Melastoma nobotan
- Melastoma septemnervium
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Melastomataceae and the genus Melastoma. Specifically, it is identified as the subspecies Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Melastoma |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Mauritius, Madagascar, and the Seychelles. Its presence also extends to East Asia, where it is located in various parts of China South-Central. Additionally, the species is specifically documented in the tropical region of Hainan. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include RUTIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
RUTIN
- Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials
Activities
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. malabathricum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Journal of food protection