Rinorea anguifera
Rinorea anguifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Rinorea anguifera, scientifically known as Rinorea anguifera, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical African rainforests. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections, offering promising potential for modern drug development and holistic wellness treatments.
- Family
- Violaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rinorea anguiferaSynonyms
- Alsodeia echinocarpa
- Alsodeia corylifolia
- Rinorea acommanthera
- Alsodeia beckeri
- Alsodeia echinocarpa var. nervosa
- Alsodeia murtonii
- Pentaloba corylifolia
- Alsodeia echinocarpa var. zollingeri
- Rinorea murtonii
- Rinorea echinocarpa
- Rinorea helicterifolia
- Rinorea comosa
- Medusa anguifera
- Juergensia anguifera
- Rinorea anguifera var. nervosa
- Rinorea beckeri
- Alsodeia capillata
- Alsodeia comosa
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Violaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Rinorea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Rinorea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within the Indo-China peninsula. It can be found growing in the territories of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Beyond the mainland, its range extends into the Malesia region. Specifically, it is documented to inhabit the island of Borneo. This diverse geographical spread highlights its presence in both Southeast Asian mainland and island ecosystems.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Rinorea anguifera is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily functioning as a tree that reaches a maximum plant height of 10 m. It is a terrestrial plant, categorized as terrestrial rather than epiphytic, and maintains a self-supporting structure. In terms of its climbing habits, the species is classified as self-supporting, lacking the obligatory or facultative characteristics of a liana or vine.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Plant height max:
- 10 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Rinorea anguifera has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Syringaresinol, Mauritianin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Syringaresinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mauritianin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Syringaresinol
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
Mauritianin
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters
Preparations
Rinorea anguifera has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include An organic extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| An organic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
An organic extract
- Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters