Millettia erythrocalyx
Millettia erythrocalyx · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Milletia erythrocalyx, scientifically known as Milletia erythrocalyx, is a medicinal shrub prized in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its vibrant red calyx, the plant contains bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. It remains a significant botanical resource for natural healing and pharmacological research.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Millettia erythrocalyxSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Millettia, where it is known as Millettia erythrocalyx.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Millettia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central regions. It is also widely spread throughout the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it can be found in the countries of Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar. Finally, the species is documented to grow within Vietnam.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Millettia erythrocalyx is characterized by its growth habit as a woody climber, specifically functioning as a liana or vine. In terms of its climbing mechanism, it exhibits a self-supporting nature, which can be categorized through both its structural and functional growth patterns. Specifically, the plant demonstrates a self-supporting trait under both obligatory and facultative classifications, allowing it to navigate its environment as a robust, self-supporting liana.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Millettia erythrocalyx 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Millettia erythrocalyx has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Millettocalyxin A, Millettocalyxin B, Millettocalyxin C, Pongol methyl ether.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Millettocalyxin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Millettocalyxin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Millettocalyxin C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pongol methyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Millettocalyxin A
- Journal of natural products
Millettocalyxin B
- Journal of natural products
Millettocalyxin C
- Journal of natural products
Pongol methyl ether
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Millettia erythrocalyx has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem bark
- Journal of natural products