Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normale
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normale · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normale, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this subspecies is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique botanical characteristics make it a vital subject for ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Melastoma Malabathricum Var. Normale · Melastoma Wallichii · 8 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normaleSynonyms
- Melastoma malabathricum var. normale
- Melastoma wallichii
- Melastoma clarkeanum
- Melastoma cavaleriei
- Melastoma houtteanum
- Melastoma esquirolii
- Melastoma pelagicum
- Melastoma normale
- Melastoma atrofuscum
- Melastoma pubescens
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. normale.
| 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 diverse range of locations across Eastern Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central regions and the island of Hainan. It can also be found throughout China Southeast and across the high-altitude terrain of Tibet. Additionally, the species extends its reach to the island of Taiwan. Together, these regions define the specific geographical footprint of this subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normale has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Melastoma malabathricum subsp. normale has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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