Memecylon lushingtonii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Memecylon kollimalayanum
• Memecylon mundanthuraianum
• Memecylon courtallense
• Memecylon bremeri

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Memecylon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Memecylon lushingtonii, possesses a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the vast region of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this massive territory, the species is specifically found growing in India. This limited occurrence suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions provided by the Indian landscape. Consequently, its presence is a defining characteristic of the botanical diversity found within this specific part of Asia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Memecylon lushingtonii is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody climber, functioning as both a liana and a vine. In terms of its structural climbing mechanism, the plant exhibits a self-supporting nature, categorized through both obligatory and facultative traits. This means that while it possesses the physiological capacity to act as a self-supporting organism, its morphological development is optimized for ascending through forest structures, utilizing its vine-like stems to navigate upward.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Memecylon lushingtonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols.

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research

Phenols

1. Natural product research

Activities

Memecylon lushingtonii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.

Anticancer

1. Natural product research

Conditions

Memecylon lushingtonii has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer.

Breast cancer

1. Natural product research