Memecylon talbotianum
Memecylon talbotianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Memecylon talbotianum, is a significant medicinal shrub primarily found in West African rainforests. Traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and inflammatory issues, playing a vital role in local ethnobotanical practices.
- Family
- Melastomataceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Memecylon talbotianumSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Memecylon talbotianum is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody climber. Specifically, it functions as a liana and a vine, exhibiting a self-supporting climbing mechanism that allows it to navigate its environment. This climbing behavior is categorized as both an obligatory and a facultative trait, meaning the plant is structurally adapted to ascend and support its weight through self-supporting morphological features.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Memecylon talbotianum 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 talbotianum 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 talbotianum 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