Peronema canescens
Peronema canescens, commonly known as Siamese lacebark, is a significant medicinal tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, fever, and skin ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Peronema canescens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Peronema canescens, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Peronema.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Peronema | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Peronema canescens, is referred to by various local names depending on the region. In Malaysia, it is commonly called sungkai (ms), while in Suriname, it is known as Ki sabrang (su).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | sungkai | Wikidata |
| su | Ki sabrang | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China zone, it can be found growing in Thailand. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia region, where it inhabits the island of Borneo. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Malay Peninsula. Finally, it is also distributed across the island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Peronema canescens, is a medicinal species where the leaves play a significant role in its traditional therapeutic applications. The leaves are typically characterized by their elliptical shape and prominent venation, serving as a primary source for extracting bioactive compounds. In various herbal practices, these leaves are often processed into decoctions or infusions to harness their pharmacological properties for treating different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Peronema canescens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Peronema canescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Immunostimulant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Immunostimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Peronema canescens has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |