Monotes engleri
Monoites engleri, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in regional traditional practices, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents and pharmacological potential is essential for advancing modern herbal medicine and conservation efforts.
- Scientific name: Monotes engleri
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Monotes engleri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malvales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Dipterocarpaceae and the genus Monotes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Monotes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Monotes engleri, is known by the common name Pienkpapierkelk in Afrikaans.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| af | Pienkpapierkelk | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of South Tropical Africa. Within this broad region, its presence is confirmed in the nation of Angola. It also thrives in the territories of Malawi and Mozambique. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in Zambia. Finally, its geographical range extends into Zimbabwe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Monotes engleri, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are often harvested and prepared in various ways, such as decoctions or infusions, to harness their bioactive properties for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Monotes engleri has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,8-diprenyleriodictyol, 6-(1,1-dimethylallyl)eriodictyol, 6-(1,1-dimethylallyl)naringenin, hiravanone.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,8-diprenyleriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-(1,1-dimethylallyl)eriodictyol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-(1,1-dimethylallyl)naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hiravanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |