Monoon lateriflorum
Monoon lateriflorum, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in Southeast Asian traditional practices, holds immense pharmacological potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections. Ongoing research continues to explore its diverse therapeutic properties and clinical applications.
- Scientific name: Monoon lateriflorum
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Monoon lateriflorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Magnoliales and the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Monoon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monoon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Monoon lateriflorum, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Lateriflorous Monoon, while in Chinese, it is known as Chui-shui-lan (垂水兰). In Vietnamese, the species is called Lan măng (Lan măng), and in Thai, it is identified as Phak-chiang-da (ผักเชียงดา).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found inhabiting Myanmar and Thailand. Its presence also extends to the maritime territories of the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Moving toward the Malesia zone, the species is documented to grow on the island of Borneo. Together, these locations highlight the plant's broad range across both mainland and island ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Monoon lateriflorum, utilizes various morphological components for its medicinal properties, including its roots, leaves, and barks. The roots are often harvested for their specific bioactive compounds, while the leaves serve as a primary source of traditional extracts. Additionally, the barks are significant parts of the plant that are frequently employed in various therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Monoon lateriflorum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |