Nephelium maingayi
Nephelium maingayi, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in certain tropical regions, holds significant ethnobotanical importance. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its potential pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Nephelium maingayi
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Sapindaceae and is identified by the genus Nephelium. Specifically, it is known by its scientific name, Nephelium maingayi.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nephelium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found inhabiting the island of Borneo. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Malay Peninsula. Finally, its range extends further into the Malesia region to include the island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nephelium maingayi has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7alpha-methoxyerythrodiol, erythrodiol, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7alpha-methoxyerythrodiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythrodiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |