Nemuaron vieillardii
Nemuaron vieillardii, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in traditional healing, offers profound therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its biological properties and ethnobotanical significance is essential for advancing modern pharmacology and discovering new natural treatments.
- Scientific name: Nemuaron vieillardii
- Family: Atherospermataceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales, it is classified under the family Atherospermataeae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Nemuaron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Atherospermataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nemuaron | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Nemuaron vieillardii, exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is found exclusively within the southwestern Pacific region. Within this oceanic area, its presence is strictly limited to the archipelago of New Caledonia. Because of this restricted range, the species is considered endemic to this particular island territory. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found only in this specific location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nemuaron vieillardii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caryophyllene oxide, linalool, safrole.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| safrole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |