Memecylon edule var. edule
Memecylon edule var. edule · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Memecylon edule var. edule, is a versatile medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic properties. Commonly used in traditional healing, it offers significant bioactive compounds that support wellness. Understanding its botanical characteristics and applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology and natural healthcare practices.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Memecylon Malabaricum · Memecylon Pyrifolium
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Memecylon edule var. eduleSynonyms
- Memecylon malabaricum
- Memecylon pyrifolium
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized into the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Memecylon as the specific variety Memecylon edule var. edule.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Melastomataceae |
| Genus | Memecylon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Moving toward the Indo-China region, its presence extends to the Andaman Islands. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit parts of Cambodia. These locations highlight the broad range of its natural habitat across both the subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Borneo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Memecylon edule var. edule 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 leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Pharmacognosy research
Chemicals
Memecylon edule var. edule has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Acid phosphatase, Alcohol dehydrogenase, Alkaline phosphatase, Esterase, Peroxidase.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Acid phosphatase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alcohol dehydrogenase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alkaline phosphatase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Esterase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Peroxidase | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Acid phosphatase
- Pharmacognosy research
Alcohol dehydrogenase
- Pharmacognosy research
Alkaline phosphatase
- Pharmacognosy research
Esterase
- Pharmacognosy research
Peroxidase
- Pharmacognosy research
Preparations
Memecylon edule var. edule has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude enzyme extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude enzyme extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Crude enzyme extract
- Pharmacognosy research