Siraitia siamensis
Siraitia siamensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Siraitia siavensis, scientifically known as Siraitia siavensis, is a climbing woody vine prized in traditional medicine. Native to Southeast Asia, its fleshy fruits contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, fever, and digestive issues. This potent botanical offers significant therapeutic potential for managing various ailments through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Thladiantha Siamensis
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Siraitia siamensisSynonyms
- Thladiantha siamensis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Cucurbitales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Siraitia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Siraitia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct ecological regions. Within China, its presence is documented across both the South-Central and Southeast territories. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the landscapes of Thailand and Vietnam. Furthermore, its distribution reaches into Malesia, where it can be found on the island of Borneo. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental niches occupied by Siraitia siamensis.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Siraitia siamensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Mogroside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mogroside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Mogroside
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)