Nekemias megalophylla
Nekemias megalophylla, commonly known as the giant nekemia, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic potential. Characterized by its large, vibrant foliage, this species is frequently studied in ethnobotany for its bioactive compounds, which offer promising applications in traditional healing practices and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Nekemias megalophylla
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Nekemias megalophylla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling into the order Vitales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Vitaceae and the genus Nekemias.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nekemias | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Nekemias megalophylla, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of China. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of China South-Central. Additionally, its presence extends into the territories of China North-Central. The species is also documented to inhabit various parts of China Southeast. Consequently, these three distinct areas define its primary geographical range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nekemias megalophylla has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nekemias megalophylla has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nekemias megalophylla has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aphonia, blood pressure, fatigue, heatstroke, sore-throat.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aphonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heatstroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore-throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |