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Mitrephora glabra

Mitrephora glabra · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Mitrephora glabra, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies, this species holds significant potential in pharmacological research. Its unique chemical composition offers promising applications for treating various ailments, making it a subject of growing botanical interest.

Family
Annonaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Mitrephora Glabra Var. Brevifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Mitrephora glabra

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Mitrephora glabra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and is situated within the genus Mitrephora.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Magnoliales
Family Annonaceae
Genus Mitrephora

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural habitat is primarily found within the Malesia botanical region. Specifically, the occurrence of Mitrephora glabra is documented on the island of Borneo. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be adapted to the unique tropical ecosystems found in this part of Southeast Asia. Consequently, its presence is a distinctive feature of the Bornean flora.

Region Area
Malesia Borneo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Mitrephora glabra is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a climbing plant. It functions as a self-supporting climber, manifesting as a liana or vine that can navigate its environment through its own structural means. This climbing mechanism is categorized as self-supporting in both its obligatory and facultative capacities, allowing the plant to extend its reach and ascend through surrounding vegetation while maintaining its structural integrity.

Climber :
self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Mitrephora glabra 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 parts reported in Mitrephora glabra
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Mitrephora glabra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Liriodenine, Mitrephorone A.

Chemicals reported in Mitrephora glabra
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Liriodenine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mitrephorone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Liriodenine

  1. Journal of natural products

Mitrephorone A

  1. Organic letters

Preparations

Mitrephora glabra has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Preparations reported for Mitrephora glabra
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Stem bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem bark

  1. Journal of natural products