Munronia pinnata
Munronia pinnata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Munronia pinnata, scientifically known as Munronia pinnata, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South Asia. Renowned in traditional Ayurveda, this plant possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is widely utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin disorders to gastrointestinal issues and fever.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Munronia pinnataSynonyms
- Didymocheton littoralis
- Turraea pinnata
- Melia pumila
- Trichilia humilis
- Munronia timoriensis
- Munronia sinica
- Munronia wallichii
- Munronia pumila
- Munronia robinsonii
- Munronia neilgherrica
- Munronia javanica
- Munronia hainanensis var. microphyllina
- Munronia hainanensis
- Munronia heterophylla
- Munronia henryi
- Munronia delavayi
- Munronia heterotricha
- Ebermaiera pulchella
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Munroonia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Munronia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, it is known to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. These specific locations define its natural geographical range.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Munroania pinnata is characterized by a growth form classified as a shrub, exhibiting a predominantly woody structure. This plant typically reaches a maximum height of approximately 0.65 m, maintaining a compact and sturdy physical stature.
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Plant height max:
- 0.65 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Munronia pinnata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Fatty acids, Phytosterols, Sesquiterpenes.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phytosterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fatty acids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Phytosterols
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Sesquiterpenes
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| prieurianin-type limonoids | Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |