Microcos paniculata
Shiral
Microcos paniculata, commonly known as the paniculate microcos, is a resilient herbaceous plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Belonging to the Rosaceae family, it thrives in diverse habitats. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, this species offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Microcos paniculata
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malvales and placed in the family Malvaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Microcos, with its species name being paniculata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Microcos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Microcos paniculata, is referred to by various regional common names across different languages and cultures. In Bengali, it is called পিছন্দি, while in Myanmar, it is known as မြရာ. In the Malayalam language, it is commonly referred to as കൊട്ടക്ക, and in Vietnamese, it is called Cò ke. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is identified as 破布叶.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | পিছন্দি | Wikidata |
| my | မြရာ | Wikidata |
| ml | കൊട്ടക്ക | Wikidata |
| vi | Cò ke | Wikidata |
| zh | 破布叶 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 破布叶 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 破布葉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 破布葉 | Wikidata |
| yue | 布渣葉 | Wikidata |
| en | Shiral | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central areas, the island of Hainan, and the Southeast provinces. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, its range extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's preference for specific subtropical and tropical habitats across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Microcos paniculata, utilizes various anatomical structures that contribute to its medicinal profile. The leaves are a primary component used in traditional applications, often serving as the most accessible part for preparation. Additionally, the stem bark contains essential bioactive compounds that are harvested for their therapeutic properties, while the woody branches provide the structural framework that supports the plant's growth and carries its vital nutrients.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Microcos paniculata has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Compound 2, glycosides, isovitexin, liriodenine.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isovitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liriodenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| microcosamine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| microgrewiapine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| microgrewiapine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| microgrewiapine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| narcissin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Microcos paniculata has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Analgesic, Antiangiogenic, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Microcos paniculata has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus fumigates, Salmonella typhi, angiogenesis, diarrhea, dyspepsia.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus fumigates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angiogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyspepsia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat stroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insect bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |