Memecylon talbotianum
Memecylon talbotianum, commonly known as the "climbing shrub" or "forest vine" in certain regions, is a significant medicinal plant found across tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized by local communities to treat various ailments, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic research and development.
- Scientific name: Memecylon talbotianum
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtales, it is further categorized into the family Melastomataceae. Finally, its specific 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 talbotianum, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context of its habitat. In English, it is commonly referred to as the talbot's meme, while in French, it is known as meme or meme de talbot. These names reflect its botanical classification and its presence in specific tropical regions where it is utilized for its medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Memecylon talbotianum, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range. Its documented presence is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, the species is found specifically in the country of India. This distribution pattern suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions found in the Indian landscape. Consequently, its natural habitat remains localized to this particular part of South Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Memecylon talbotianum, is primarily valued for the medicinal properties found within its fresh leaves. These vibrant green leaves are the most significant part of the plant used in traditional herbal applications, often harvested while succulent to ensure the maximum potency of their active compounds. By utilizing the fresh leaves, practitioners can extract the essential therapeutic elements required for various healing practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Memecylon talbotianum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acid phosphatase, alcohol dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, esterase, peroxidase.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acid phosphatase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohol dehydrogenase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkaline phosphatase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| esterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |