Monoon longifolium
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Monoon longifoilium, commonly known as a versatile medicinal plant, holds significant importance in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Monoon longifolium
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Taxonomically, it is identified under the genus Monoon as Monoon longifolium.
| 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 longifolium, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Bengali, it is referred to as দেবদারু, while in Chinese, it is called 垂枝长叶暗罗. In Thailand, it is commonly known as อโศกอินเดีย, and in Tamil, it is identified as நெட்டிலிங்கம். Additionally, it is known by the name Glodogan in Ban.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ban | Glodogan | Wikidata |
| zh | 垂枝长叶暗罗 | Wikidata |
| bn | দেবদারু | Wikidata |
| th | อโศกอินเดีย | Wikidata |
| ta | நெட்டிலிங்கம் | Wikidata |
| as | দেৱদাৰু | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕಂಬದಮರ | Wikidata |
| gu | આસોપાલવ | Wikidata |
| te | నరమామిడి | Wikidata |
| sv | Polyalthia longifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia and Africa. In the West-Central Tropical Africa region, it can be specifically located in Cameroon. Its presence extends into China, where it is found in both the South-Central areas and on the island of Hainan. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species is also documented in Taiwan. Finally, its range includes the Indian Subcontinent, particularly within the state of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Mezoneuron longifolium (often referred to in botanical contexts similar to Monoon longifolium), utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The most prominent parts used are the leaves, which are frequently processed into decoctions, as is each individual leaf when prepared for specific topical applications. The rugged bark is also highly valued for its bioactive compounds, while the thick Leaf structures and the woody stems contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile in traditional practices.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 21
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 10 | ★★★★★ |
| leaf | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reddish black ripe and green unripe berries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf Extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Monoon longifolium has 11 reported activities identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |