Polyalthia debilis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Unona debilis

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, it is specifically categorized under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Polyalthia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indo-China region. It can be found growing naturally across the diverse landscapes of Cambodia. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Laos. The species is also documented to inhabit various parts of Thailand. Finally, its range includes the forested areas of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Polyalthia debilis is characterized by its distinctly woody habit, forming a perennial structure that provides significant physical stability. The plant features a robust, woody stem system that supports its growth pattern, distinguishing it from non-woody or herbaceous species. The foliage typically consists of simple, alternate leaves with an elliptical to oblong shape, possessing an entire margin and a prominent midrib. The texture of the leaves is often coriaceous, contributing to the overall structural integrity of the plant. The reproductive structures include small, inconspicuous flowers that are borne in axillary clusters, eventually developing into fleshy, aggregate fruits that are characteristic of the Annonaceae family. The combination of its woody constitution and specific leaf arrangement defines its physical presence within its natural habitat.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Polyalthia debilis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Polyalthia debilis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Onychine, STIGMASTEROL, bis-7,7'-dehydro-10,10'-dimethoxyanonaine, bis-7,7'-dehydro-8,8'-dimethoxyanonaine.

BETA-SITOSTEROL

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Onychine

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

STIGMASTEROL

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

bis-7,7'-dehydro-10,10'-dimethoxyanonaine

1. Journal of natural products

bis-7,7'-dehydro-8,8'-dimethoxyanonaine

1. Journal of natural products

triterpenoids

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Polyalthia debilis has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.

Antimalarial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antimicrobial

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytotoxic

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Conditions

Polyalthia debilis has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.

Malaria

1. Journal of natural products