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Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum

Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this variety is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, offering significant biochemical potential for future pharmacological research and holistic healing practices worldwide.

Family
Melastomataceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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 variety sanguineum of the species Melastoma sanguineum.

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 distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. In China, its presence is documented in the island province of Hainan as well as throughout China Southeast. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, specifically found on the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China region, the plant can be located within the borders of Cambodia. Additionally, its geographical range encompasses the nation of Laos.

Region Area
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos
Indo-China Myanmar
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam
Malesia Jawa
Malesia Lesser Sunda Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Casuarictin, Gallic acid, Hydrolyzable Tannins, Isovitexin, apigenin.

Chemicals reported in Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Casuarictin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gallic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hydrolyzable Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isovitexin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
luteolin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
naringenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Casuarictin

  1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Gallic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Hydrolyzable Tannins

  1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Isovitexin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

apigenin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

kaempferol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

luteolin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

naringenin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

quercetin

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Preparations

Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 95% ethanol extract, water and ethanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Melastoma sanguineum var. sanguineum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
95% ethanol extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Water and ethanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

95% ethanol extract

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Water and ethanol extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology