Swintonia foxworthyi
Swintonia foxworthyi, commonly known as a rare medicinal plant, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Primarily found in specific tropical forest habitats, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers study its unique phytochemical properties, exploring its potential bioactive compounds for developing new therapeutic treatments and advancing modern pharmacological science.
- Scientific name: Swintonia foxworthyi
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized into the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Swintonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Swintonia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Swintonia foxworthyi, is known by various names depending on the local language and region. In English, it is commonly referred to as Foxworthy's Swintonia. In Thai, the plant is identified by the name ตีนตุ๊กแก.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its specific geographical range is primarily concentrated within several key Southeast Asian island groups. Notably, the species can be found growing across the large island of Borneo. It also maintains a presence within the archipelago of the Philippines. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the lush landscapes of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Swintonia foxworthyi, utilizes its leaves and twigs as the primary medicinal components. The leaves and twigs (lf/tw) are typically harvested and processed to extract their bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's specific therapeutic properties in traditional practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lf/tw | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Swintonia foxworthyi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Swintonia foxworthyi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |