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Psychotria luconiensis

Psychotria luzoniensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Psychotria luzoniensis, scientifically known as Psychotria luzoniensis, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern botanical research.

Family
Rubiaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Jack Leaf · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Grumilea Malayana · Paederia Tacpo · 4 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Psychotria luconiensis

German:

  • Psychotria luconiensis

French:

  • Psychotria luconiensis

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Psychotria luzoniensis

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Psychotria luzoniensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and falls under the genus Psychotria.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Gentianales WCVP
Family Rubiaceae WCVP
Genus Psychotria WCVP

Distribution

This plant is a species categorized within the Malesia botanical region. Its specific geographical presence is concentrated within the archipelago of the Philippines. Within this tropical territory, it thrives as part of the local flora. This limited distribution highlights its endemic nature to the Southeast Asian islands. Consequently, its natural habitat is strictly defined by these specific maritime boundaries.

Region Area Source
Malesia Philippines WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Psychotria luzoniensis, utilizes its foliage for various traditional medicinal purposes, specifically through the use of the Jack Leaf. The leaf serves as a primary component in herbal preparations, where its unique chemical properties are harnessed to treat different ailments. In many local practices, these leaves are processed to create decoctions or poultices, making the leaf an essential part of the plant's therapeutic identity.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
jack leaf Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Psychotria luzoniensis has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,5-benzenetriol, 1-Monopalmitin, 24-epicampesterol, BETA-TOCOPHEROL, Free Fatty Acids.

Chemicals reported in Psychotria luzoniensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,3,5-benzenetriol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
1-Monopalmitin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
24-epicampesterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-TOCOPHEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Free Fatty Acids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytosterols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stigmast-5-ene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Tocopherol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
palmitic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,3,5-benzenetriol

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

1-Monopalmitin

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

24-epicampesterol

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

BETA-TOCOPHEROL

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Free Fatty Acids

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Phytosterols

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stigmast-5-ene

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

alpha-Tocopherol

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

palmitic acid

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Psychotria luzoniensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antidiabetic Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆