Memecylon wightii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Memecylon wightii var. cylindricum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Memecylon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Memecylon wightii, exhibits a specific distribution pattern within the Asian continent. Its presence is notably documented across the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this region, the species can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India. Furthermore, its geographical range extends across the ocean to include the island nation of Sri Lanka. Consequently, these two countries represent the primary locations for its natural occurrence.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Memecylon wightii is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a woody climber, functioning as both a liana and a vine. In terms of its structural support mechanisms, the plant exhibits a self-supporting nature, though it utilizes its climbing capabilities to navigate its environment. Depending on the specific ecological context and available structural hosts, its climbing behavior can be classified as both obligatory and facultative, allowing it to function as a self-supporting organism while simultaneously employing climbing strategies to ascend towards light sources.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Memecylon wightii 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.

Leaf

1. Pharmacognosy research

Chemicals

Memecylon wightii 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.

Acid phosphatase

1. Pharmacognosy research

Alcohol dehydrogenase

1. Pharmacognosy research

Alkaline phosphatase

1. Pharmacognosy research

Esterase

1. Pharmacognosy research

Peroxidase

1. Pharmacognosy research

Preparations

Memecylon wightii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude enzyme extract.

Crude enzyme extract

1. Pharmacognosy research