Melicope semecarpifolia
Melicope semecarpifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Melicope semecarpifolia, scientifically known as Melicope semecarpifolia, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Fruit · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Euodia Semecarpifolia · Euodia Camiguinensis · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melicope semecarpifoliaSynonyms
- Euodia semecarpifolia
- Euodia camiguinensis
- Euodia retusa
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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Melicope.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Melicope |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning two distinct regions of Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is notably recorded within the territory of Taiwan. Furthermore, its range extends into the Malesia region, specifically encompassing the Philippines. These locations represent the primary natural habitats where the species can be found. Consequently, the distribution of Melicope semecarpifolia is concentrated within these specific island ecosystems.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Malesia | Philippines |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Melicope semecarpifolia has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Journal of natural products
Root
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Melicope semecarpifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (3R)-(-)-8,9-Dimethoxygeibalansine, 2-Acetylevolitrine, 2-Acetylpteleine, cis-(+)-7,8-dimethoxymyrtopsine, semecarpifoline.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (3R)-(-)-8,9-Dimethoxygeibalansine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Acetylevolitrine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Acetylpteleine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-(+)-7,8-dimethoxymyrtopsine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| semecarpifoline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(3R)-(-)-8,9-Dimethoxygeibalansine
- Journal of natural products
2-Acetylevolitrine
- Journal of natural products
2-Acetylpteleine
- Journal of natural products
cis-(+)-7,8-dimethoxymyrtopsine
- Journal of natural products
semecarpifoline
- Journal of natural products