Munronia pinnata
Munronia pinnata, commonly known as Black Lawng in certain regions, is a versatile medicinal shrub prized in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and various infections, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural healing.
- Scientific name: Munronia pinnata
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Munronia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Munronia pinnata, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently referred to as 小芙蓉 (including the simplified forms 小芙蓉 and 小芙蓉), and it is also known by the names 土黄莲 and 连花叶矮陀陀.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小芙蓉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小芙蓉 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小芙蓉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土黄莲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 连花叶矮陀陀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 羽状地黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地黄连 | Wikidata |
| zh | 花叶矮沱沱 | Wikidata |
| zh | 七叶仔 | Wikidata |
| zh | 花叶矮陀陀 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | 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 |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Munronia pinnata, utilizes various components for its therapeutic properties, most notably its bark and aerial parts. The bark is often harvested for its concentrated phytochemicals, which contribute to its traditional medicinal uses. Additionally, the aerial parts, which include the leaves and stems, are frequently employed in herbal preparations due to their bioactive compounds. Together, these different botanical structures provide the essential medicinal components required for the plant's various pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Munronia pinnata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, phytosterols, sesquiterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |