Monochaetum vulcanicum
Monochaetum vulcanicum, commonly known as Vulcan's Bloom, is a rare medicinal plant native to volcanic soil regions. Renowned for its potent antioxidant properties, it is traditionally used to soothe inflammatory ailments and boost immune resilience. This resilient botanical offers unique phytochemical compounds essential for modern pharmacological research and holistic healing.
- Scientific name: Monochaetum vulcanicum
- Family: Melastomataceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Myrtales and the family Melastomataceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Monochaetum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Melastomataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monochaetum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name 火山单缨木 in Chinese (zh), is a distinctive medicinal species recognized for its specific botanical characteristics.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 火山单缨木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Monochaetum vulcanicum, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily concentrated within the tropical regions of Central America. Specifically, researchers have documented its presence within the borders of Costa Rica. Because it is restricted to this particular area, it is considered an endemic species to this part of the world. Understanding this localized distribution is essential for the conservation of the species in its natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Monochaetum vulcanicum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2alpha-hydroxyursolic acid, 3-(p-coumaroyl)ursolic acid, ursolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2alpha-hydroxyursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-(p-coumaroyl)ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |