Memecylon lushingtonii
Memecylon lushingtonii, commonly known as "Meme" or "Meme-cylon," is a significant medicinal shrub native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark possess diverse pharmacological properties, often utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation, infections, and digestive disorders.
- Scientific name: Memecylon lushingtonii
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Memecylon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Memecylon lushingtonii, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the "Lushington's meme)」 or more commonly as "Lushington's meme)」, while in French, it is called "Meme)」. In the local context of its native habitats, it is known as "Kouman" in some West African regions.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Memecylon lushingtonii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Memecylon lushingtonii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Memecylon lushingtonii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |