Phaeanthus ophthalmicus
Phaeanthus ophthalmicus, commonly known as the "eye plant," is a distinctive medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique leaf patterns resembling eyes, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, particularly those affecting vision, skin inflammation, and digestive wellness through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Phaeanthus ophthalmicus
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Phaeanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phaeanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phaeanthus ophthalmicus, is known by several local names depending on the linguistic context. In Malay, it is commonly referred to by the names Pokok Pisang-pisang Bukit and Pokok Cengkering.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Pokok Pisang-pisang Bukit | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Cengkering | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions within the Malesia botanical zone. Its distribution includes the large island of Borneo, where it thrives in humid environments. It can also be found scattered throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Malay Peninsula and the Maluku archipelago. Finally, its geographical range encompasses the various islands of the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phaenanthus ophthalmicus, is a medicinal species where the stem barks hold significant therapeutic importance. In traditional medicinal practices, the stem barks are harvested and processed to extract various bioactive compounds used for their healing properties. The bark serves as a primary source of medicinal constituents, making it a critical component in the preparation of remedies derived from this particular plant.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phaeanthus ophthalmicus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+) -tetrandrine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+) -tetrandrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phaeanthus ophthalmicus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phaeanthus ophthalmicus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial conjunctivitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial conjunctivitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |