Trachymene
Trachymene · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Trachymene, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often used in traditional healing practices, it possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. This remarkable botanical species offers significant potential in modern pharmacology, serving as a natural resource for treating various ailments effectively.
- Family
- Araliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dominia · Dimetopia · 6 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
TrachymeneSynonyms
- Dominia
- Dimetopia
- Uldinia
- Platycarpidium
- Pritzelia
- Didiscus
- Cesatia
- Hemicarpus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Apiales and the family Araliaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Trachymene.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Apiales |
| Family | Araliaceae |
| Genus | Trachymene |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence throughout the Malesian botanical region. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Borneo and the Philippines. Additionally, its range extends to the islands of the Lesser Sunda archipelago and the territory of Sulawesi. Beyond the Malesian zone, the species also inhabits the Papuasian region, specifically within New Guinea. This broad distribution highlights the plant's adaptability to various tropical island ecosystems.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
| Papuasia | New Guinea |
| Australia | New South Wales |
| Australia | Northern Territory |
| Australia | Queensland |
| Australia | South Australia |
| Australia | Tasmania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Trachymene has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Teratogenic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Teratogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Teratogenic
- Journal of animal science