Paramignya trimera

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Atalantia trimera
• Severinia trimera

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Paramignya trimera, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement in the genus Paramignya.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Paramignya trimera, exhibits a specific and somewhat limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the Indo-China region. Specifically, its distribution can be traced to the tropical landscapes of Vietnam. This localized occurrence suggests that the species is well-adapted to the unique climatic conditions of this particular area. Consequently, researchers focusing on its medicinal properties often look toward the Vietnamese wilderness for collection.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Paramignya trimera is characterized by its status as a perennial species, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its life cycle in a single year. As a long-lived woody plant, it maintains a stable presence in its ecosystem, undergoing seasonal cycles of vegetative growth and reproductive phases. Its developmental trajectory involves establishing a robust structural foundation that allows it to withstand environmental fluctuations over many years, contributing to the long-term stability of its habitat through its continuous lifecycle.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Paramignya trimera is characterized by its woody structure and its growth habit as a liana, functioning as an obligatory climber. The plant typically exhibits a shrub-like growth form, appearing as both a shrub and a woody liana, with a height that ranges from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 10 meters. It is a terrestrial species, operating as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

10 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Paramignya trimera has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Journal of natural products
2. Pharmaceutical biology

Chemicals

Paramignya trimera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Ostruthin, Proanthocyanidins, Saponins.

Flavonoids

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Ostruthin

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Proanthocyanidins

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Saponins

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Activities

Paramignya trimera has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Medicinal Uses

Paramignya trimera has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, breast, breast (cancer), colon, colon (cancer).

Most Reported Uses

Preparations