Melastoma sanguineum
Melastoma sanguineum, commonly known as the blood melastome, is a vibrant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its striking crimson blooms, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize its various parts to treat inflammatory conditions, wounds, and digestive ailments, highlighting its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Melastoma sanguineum
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Melastoma, specifically as the species Melastoma sanguineum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melastoma | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution includes the island of Hainan as well as the China Southeast region. The species can also be found in Eastern Asia, specifically on the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, it is documented to grow in Cambodia. Finally, its presence extends into the neighboring country of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melastoma sanguineum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |