Melicope lunu-ankenda
Melicope lunu-ankenda, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in Sri Lankan traditional medicine, holds immense therapeutic value. Belonging to the Rutaceae family, this plant is widely utilized for treating various ailments, including skin diseases and inflammatory conditions. Its unique bioactive compounds make it a vital subject for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Melicope lunu-ankenda
- Family: Rutaceae
- 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Melicope, specifically as the species Melicope lunu-ankenda.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melicope | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Melicope lunu-ankenda, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Malayalam, it is referred to as കമ്പിളിമരം, while in Chinese, its names include 三刈叶蜜茱萸 (zh), 三刈叶蜜茱萸 (zh-hans), 三刈叶蜜茱萸 (zh-cn), and 三刈葉蜜茱萸 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | കമ്പിളിമരം | Wikidata |
| zh | 三刈叶蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 三刈叶蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 三刈叶蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 三刈葉蜜茱萸 | Wikidata |
| zh | 三刈叶吴萸 | Wikidata |
| es | Evodia lunur-ankenda | Wikidata |
| it | Evodia lunur-ankenda | Wikidata |
| fr | Evodia lunur-ankenda | Wikidata |
| bg | Evodia lunur-ankenda | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In the Chinese territory, it is specifically documented within the Tibet region. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, its distribution extends across the state of Assam and throughout the country of India. It is also commonly found within the unique ecosystem of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its presence is confirmed within the borders of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Melicope lunu-ankenda, is a medicinal species characterized by its distinct botanical features. The most prominent part used in traditional applications are the leaves, which are often studied for their therapeutic properties. A single leaf can exhibit specific morphological traits that distinguish it from other species in the Rutaceae family. Research often focuses on the bioactive compounds found within the foliage, particularly when utilizing methanol leaf extracts to isolate potent phytochemicals. In addition to the foliage, the Leaves and the delicate flowers contribute to the overall biological profile of the plant, making it a subject of significant pharmacological interest.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dried leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Melicope lunu-ankenda has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include OPF, melicarpinone, scopoletin, skimmianine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| OPF | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melicarpinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skimmianine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Melicope lunu-ankenda has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Melicope lunu-ankenda has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer, Diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus, diabetic complications.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Colon Cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetic complications | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |