Monocarpia maingayi
Monocarpia maingayi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Monocarpia maingayi, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, it offers potential therapeutic benefits for various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its role in modern medicine and preserving its vital ethnobotanical importance.
- Family
- Annonaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Monocarpia Marginalis · Cyathocalyx Maingayi · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Monocarpia maingayiSynonyms
- Monocarpia marginalis
- Cyathocalyx maingayi
- Cyathocalyx marginalis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Monocarpia maingayi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Annonaceae and falls under the genus Monocarpia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monocarpia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across several distinct regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is recorded in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found throughout the Malay Peninsula. Additionally, the species is distributed across the island of Sumatera. These locations highlight the tropical habitats where the plant naturally thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Monocarpia maingayi, utilizes its stem bark as a significant component in its medicinal profile. The bark, harvested from the woody stem, contains specific bioactive compounds that are often extracted for therapeutic use in traditional medicine. Depending on the preparation method, this stem bark may be decocted or powdered to treat various ailments, serving as a vital part of the plant's overall medicinal chemistry.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Monocarpia maingayi has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include monocarpinine, monomarginine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| monocarpinine | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monomarginine | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |