Petalostigma triloculare
Long-leaved bitter bark
Petalostigma triloculare, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant, holds significant importance in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its contributions to modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Petalostigma triloculare
- Family: Picrodendraceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Picrodendraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Petalostigma, representing the species Petalosstigma triloculare.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Picrodendraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Petalostigma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Petalosstigma triloculare, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In English, it is commonly referred to as long-leaved bitter bark, while in Persian, it is known as ساقهتلخ برگدراز.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | ساقهتلخ برگدراز | Wikidata |
| en | long-leaved bitter bark | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Petalostigma triloculare, exhibits a specific range within the Australian continent. Its natural occurrence is primarily documented across two major states. Specifically, the species can be found growing within the regions of New South Wales. Additionally, its geographical footprint extends northward into Queensland. This distribution highlights the particular environmental preferences required for its survival in these areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Petalostigma triloculare has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,2-dimethoxybutane, 4-methyl-1,3-dioxane, acetic acid, decane.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,2-dimethoxybutane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-methyl-1,3-dioxane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |