Melicope chunii
Melicope chunii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Melicope chunii, scientifically known as Melicope chunii, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat diverse ailments. Exploring its chemical properties offers promising insights into modern pharmacological applications and natural therapeutics.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melicope chuniiDistribution
This plant is specifically recognized for its very limited and localized presence in nature. According to current botanical records, its known geographical range is extremely restricted. It is found exclusively within the tropical regions of China. More specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the island province of Hainan. This narrow distribution makes the plant a rare subject of interest for regional biodiversity studies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Melicope chunii 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Natural product research