Prismatomeris sessiliflora
Prismatomeris sessiliflora, commonly known as the sessile-flowered prisma, is a rare medicinal plant prized for its unique botanical properties. Found in specialized microclimates, this species contains potent bioactive compounds. Traditional healers utilize its extracts to treat various ailments, offering a fascinating subject for contemporary pharmacological research and studies.
- Scientific name: Prismatomeris sessiliflora
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Prismatomeris sessiliflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Gentianaales and placed in the family Rubiaceae. It is specifically identified within the genus Prismatomeris.
| 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, Prismatomeris sessiliflora, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as sessile-flowered prismatomeris, while in Spanish, it is called prismatomeris de flores sésiles. In Portuguese, the species is identified as prismatomeris de flores sésseis, and in French, it is known as prismatomeris à fleurs sessiles.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the specific regions located within the Indo-China peninsula. Its geographical range is primarily concentrated across several Southeast Asian nations. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Thailand and Vietnam. These four countries represent the documented natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Prismatomeris sessiliflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dehydrocrebanine, dehydrostephanine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dehydrocrebanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dehydrostephanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |