Memecylon sessile
Memecylon sessile · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Memecylon sessile, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to African tropical forests. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark are widely used to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to respiratory issues and digestive disorders. This potent plant offers significant pharmacological potential for developing modern therapeutic treatments.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Memecylon Amplexicaule Var. Malabaricum · Memecylon Randerianum · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Memecylon sessileSynonyms
- Memecylon amplexicaule var. malabaricum
- Memecylon randerianum
- Memecylon cordatum
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 organized under the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Memecylon.
| 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, known scientifically as Memecylon sessile, exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Asian continent. Its natural occurrence is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species can be found growing across various regions of India. Additionally, its presence extends across the waters to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these particular territories within the subcontinent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Memecylon sessile 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
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Memecylon sessile has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cardiac Glycosides, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Phenols, Phytosterols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cardiac Glycosides
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Coumarins
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Flavonoids
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Phenols
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Phytosterols
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Steroids
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Terpenoids
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Activities
Memecylon sessile has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
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Antidiabetic
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Antimicrobial
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Antioxidant
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Preparations
Memecylon sessile has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic crude extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic crude extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic crude extracts
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