Monoon viride
Monoon viride, commonly known as Green Monoon, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Monoon viride
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling under the family Annonaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Monoon, and its specific species name, Monoon viride.
| 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, known scientifically as Monoon viride, is identified by several specific common names depending on the language used. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 毛脉暗罗 and 毛脉单籽暗罗.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛脉暗罗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛脉单籽暗罗 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found on the Andaman Islands. Its habitat further encompasses the mainland countries of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, the distribution includes the forested areas of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |