Miliusa velutina
Miliusa velutinina, commonly known as a member of the Annonaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian tropical forests. Renowned for its bioactive phytochemicals, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology and natural drug development.
- Scientific name: Miliusa velutina
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is specifically situated in the family Annonaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Miliusa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Miliusa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various common names depending on the language and region, such as വില്ലൂന്നി in Malayalam, and 大叶野独活 in Chinese, which is also represented as 大叶野独活 in Simplified Chinese and 大叶野独活 in the Chinese (China) locale.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | വില്ലൂന്നി | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶野独活 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大叶野独活 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶野独活 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally in the diverse landscapes of India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, its presence extends into the neighboring regions of Nepal and Assam. The species is also known to inhabit the specialized environments of the West Himalaya. Collectively, these areas define the primary natural range for Miliusa velutina.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Miliusa velutinina, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The stem bark is often harvested for its bioactive compounds, which are frequently studied for their potential therapeutic properties. The plant also produces distinctive flowers that contribute to its reproductive cycle and overall botanical profile. Additionally, the fruits serve as a key part of the plant's morphology, playing a significant role in seed dispersal and the continued propagation of the species within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Miliusa velutina has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |