Psychotria prainii
Psychotria prainii, commonly known as psychotria, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its unique pharmacological properties. Found in diverse tropical ecosystems, it is often studied for its bioactive compounds. This plant holds profound importance in traditional healing practices and continues to intrigue modern researchers exploring its therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Psychotria prainii
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Psychotria prainii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Gentianaales. Furthermore, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is situated within 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Psychotria prainii, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 花叶九节木 (zh) and 驳骨九节 (zh, zh-cn, zh-hans), while in Traditional Chinese characters, it is written as 駁骨九節 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 驳骨九节 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 驳骨九节 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 駁骨九節 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 驳骨九节 | Wikidata |
| zh | 花叶九节木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛九节 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小功劳 | Wikidata |
| zh | 花叶九节 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is documented in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in Laos. Furthermore, it is widely distributed throughout the neighboring countries of Thailand and Vietnam. Together, these locations define the specific natural range of Psychotria prainii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Psychotria prainii, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the leaves, stems, and sometimes the flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the concentrated phytochemicals stored within the foliage and woody structures of the plant.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Psychotria prainii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include asperuloside, asperulosidic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asperuloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asperulosidic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |