Singaporandia macrophylla
Singaporandia macrophylla, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, offers profound therapeutic potential. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, this species is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological benefits is essential for advancing natural medicine and sustainable healthcare solutions.
- Scientific name: Singaporandia macrophylla
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Singaporandia, and its species name, macrophyllia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Singaporandia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Singaporandia macrophyllia, is recognized by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Japanese, it is referred to by the names ラッパミサオ and Randia macrophylla, while in Swedish, it is commonly called Rothmannia macrophyllia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ラッパミサオ | Wikidata |
| sv | Rothmannia macrophylla | Wikidata |
| ja | Randia macrophylla | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence has been documented in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, the species is also found throughout Malaya. Furthermore, its habitat extends to the island of Sumatera within the same Malesian territory. These locations highlight the tropical range where the species naturally thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sargantonia macrophyllia (commonly referred to as Singaporan dia), utilizes its large and distinctive leaves as a primary component in its medicinal applications. These leaves are central to the plant's identity and are frequently harvested for their bioactive properties to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |