Prismatomeris glabra
Prismatomeris glabra, commonly known as the smooth prism, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its chemical composition and ecological niche is essential for unlocking its diverse pharmacological benefits in modern natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Prismatomeris glabra
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. It is specifically classified under the genus Prismatomeris, with the species name glabra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Prismatomeris | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Prismathomeris glabra, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the smooth prismathomeris, while in Spanish, it is commonly called prismathomeris lisa.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is distributed across several key regions within the Malesia botanical zone. Specifically, its natural habitat includes the island of Borneo. It can also be found growing throughout the various parts of Jawa. Furthermore, the species is documented to exist within the territory of Malaya. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prismatomeris glabra has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechol diethyl ether, damnacanthal, lucidin, nordamnacanthal.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechol diethyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| damnacanthal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lucidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nordamnacanthal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Prismatomeris glabra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neuroblastoma.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neuroblastoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |