Monimia rotundifolia
Monimia rotundifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Monimia rotundifolia, scientifically known as Monimia rotundifolia, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmaceutical research.
- Family
- Monimiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ambora Tomentosa · Abroma Tomentosum · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Monimia rotundifoliaSynonyms
- Ambora tomentosa
- Abroma tomentosum
- Myrtus villosa
- Monimia citrina
- Eugenia villosa
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Monimie à feuilles rondes
Sources: 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 Laurales, it is classified under the family Monimiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Monimia, and species name, Monimia rotundifolia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Monimiaceae |
| Genus | Monimia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. It is primarily found localized to the Western Indian Ocean region. More specifically, its documented presence is centered on the island of Réunion. This restricted distribution suggests that the species may rely on the unique environmental conditions found in this particular area. Consequently, understanding its habitat is essential for the conservation of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Monimia rotundifolia is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a structural development that distinguishes it from herbaceous or graminoid species. This plant possesses a woody constitution, featuring lignified stems and branches that provide the necessary mechanical support for its shrubby habit.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Activities
Monimia rotundifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiplasmodial
- International journal of antimicrobial agents