Mitragyna diversifolia
Mitragyna diversifolia, commonly known as the wild kratom, is a medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its diverse leaf shapes, this botanical species contains bioactive alkaloids. Long utilized in traditional medicine, it offers significant pharmacological potential for addressing various ailments, making it a subject of intense scientific interest.
- Scientific name: Mitragyna diversifolia
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Mitragyna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Mitragyna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Mitragyna diversifolia, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Thailand, it is locally called กระทุ่มนา (th), while in Chinese-speaking regions, it is identified as 异叶帽蕊木 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | กระทุ่มนา | Wikidata |
| zh | 异叶帽蕊木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution is specifically concentrated within the South-Central area. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it is documented in Cambodia and Laos. Finally, its geographical range includes the territory of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mitragyna diversifolia, is a medicinal species where the stem bark serves as a significant component for traditional applications. The stem bark is often utilized in various herbal preparations due to its specific phytochemical properties. In many ethnobotanical practices, parts of the woody structure, particularly the bark, are harvested to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mitragyna diversifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-dehydropaynantheine, mitradiversifoline, rotundic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-dehydropaynantheine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mitradiversifoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rotundic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |