Phyllagathis rotundifolia
Phyllagathis rotundifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Phyllagathis rotundifolia, is a distinctive medicinal herb often found in specific ecological niches. Renowned for its unique morphological traits, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical properties and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into natural healing and ethnobotanical research and applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phyllagathis rotundifoliaSources: Wikidata
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is documented in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found throughout the area of Malaya. Additionally, the species extends its range to include the island of Sumatera. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the tropical environments of these specific territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Phyllagathis rotundifolia is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a delicate and soft structural composition. Although it possesses a climbing habit, it functions as a self-supporting climber, allowing it to navigate its immediate environment without requiring external hosts for structural stability. In terms of its ecological positioning and life habit, the plant is strictly terrestrial rather than epiphytic, establishing its root systems and growth within the soil of its native habitat. While some botanical classifications may reference larger structural forms, this specific species maintains a herbaceous consistency throughout its developmental stages.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- non-woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Phyllagathis rotundifolia has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Root
- Journal of natural products
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Conditions
Phyllagathis rotundifolia has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include fever, malaria.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Fever
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Malaria
- Phytochemical analysis : PCA
Preparations
Phyllagathis rotundifolia has 3 reported preparations identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Methanolic extracts of the leaves, Methanolic extracts of the roots, Methanolic extracts of the stems.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extracts of the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts of the roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts of the stems | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extracts of the leaves
- Journal of natural products
Methanolic extracts of the roots
- Journal of natural products
Methanolic extracts of the stems
- Journal of natural products