Peripentadenia mearsii
Buff quandong
Peripentadenia mearsii, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in Southeast Asian traditional practices, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is primarily utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Peripentadenia mearsii
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Oxalidales, it is situated in the family Elaeocarpaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Peripentadenia, specifically as the species Peripentadenia mearsii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peripentadenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Peripentadenia mearsii, is known by several different common names depending on the context, including buff quandong and grey quandong.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | buff quandong | Wikidata |
| en | grey quandong | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Oceania and Australasia regions. Its primary habitat is located in the Papuasian territory of New Guinea. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the northern parts of Australia. Specifically, it inhabits the tropical environment of Queensland. These locations define the known natural range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Peripentadenia mearsii, is primarily recognized for the therapeutic potential found within its leaves. These leaves serve as the key anatomical component used in traditional medicinal practices, where they are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds. The foliage contains the specific phytochemicals necessary for its medicinal efficacy, making the leaves the most vital part of the plant for pharmacological application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Peripentadenia mearsii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include mearsamine, peripentadenine, peripentonine A, peripentonine B, peripentonine C.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| mearsamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peripentadenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peripentonine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peripentonine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peripentonine C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |