Mitragyna rotundifolia
Mitragyna rotundifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mitragyna rotundifolia, scientifically known as Mitragyna rotundifolia, is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its bioactive alkaloids, particularly mitragynine, this plant has gained significant global attention for its unique pharmacological properties, offering potential therapeutic applications in pain management and various neurological studies.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Nauclea Brunonis · Mitragyna Brunonis · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Mitragyna rotundifoliaSynonyms
- Nauclea brunonis
- Mitragyna brunonis
- Nauclea rotundifolia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily concentrated in the South-Central areas. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya region. The species also extends into the Indo-China territory, specifically inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight the broad natural distribution of Mitragyna rotundifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mitragyna rotundifolia, is a species where various components may hold significance, but the bark is a specific part often noted in botanical studies. While many medicinal properties in the Mitragyna genus are frequently associated with the leaves, the bark contains essential chemical compounds that contribute to the plant's overall pharmacological profile. Extracting constituents from the bark requires careful processing to harness the specific alkaloids present within its woody tissues.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Mitragyna rotundifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Dauricine, Gambireine, Gambirine, Taraxerol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dauricine | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gambireine | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gambirine | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taraxerol | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| EtOH extract from the bark | Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark of Mitragyna rotundifolia | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |