Paramignya trimera
Paramignya trimera, commonly known as the White Creeper, is a versatile climbing shrub cherished in traditional medicine. Renowned for its fragrant white blossoms, this plant offers therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique botanical properties make it a valuable asset in herbal healing practices.
- Scientific name: Paramignya trimera
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Paramignya | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Paramignya trimera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, ostruthin, proanthocyanidins, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ostruthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Paramignya trimera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Paramignya trimera has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, breast, breast (cancer), colon, colon (cancer).
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 20
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast (cancer) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon (cancer) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung (cancer) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |