Siphonodon celastrineus
Siphonodon celastrineus, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional healing, possesses unique bioactive properties. Found in specific tropical ecosystems, this plant is valued for its potential therapeutic applications. Exploring its phytochemical composition offers vital insights into developing natural remedies for various ailments and advancing modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Siphonodon celastrineus
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales. Finally, it is a member of the family Celastraceae and falls under the genus Siphonodon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Siphonodon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Siphonodon celastrineus, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language. In Thailand, it is commonly referred to as มะดูก (th), while in Chinese contexts, it is known as 木瓜桐 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | มะดูก | Wikidata |
| zh | 木瓜桐 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions within the Asian continent. It is widely distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, specifically found in India, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indo-China region, encompassing the Andaman Islands. The species can also be located within the borders of Cambodia. This diverse distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various ecological zones across South and Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Siphonodon celastrineus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pristimerin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pristimerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Siphonodon celastrineus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Siphonodon celastrineus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |