Tristaniopsis yateensis
Tristaniopsis yateensis, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, holds significant potential in traditional pharmacology. Found in specific ecological niches, this plant is valued for its unique bioactive compounds. Understanding its chemical properties and therapeutic applications is essential for advancing natural medicine and discovering new treatments for various ailments.
- Scientific name: Tristaniopsis yateensis
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Tristaniopsis, with the species name yateenis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Tristaniopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Tristaniopsis yateenensis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its habitat. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Yateen tree, while in its native Malay regions, it is identified as Pokok Yateen. In the local dialect of the area, it is also referred to as Kayu Yateen.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is uniquely distributed within a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively in the southwestern Pacific region of the world. Within this area, its occurrence is restricted to the island of New Caledonia. This localized habitat suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular territory. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions found in this unique location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tristaniopsis yateensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl-(6'-O-galloyl)-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, ellagic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl-(6'-O-galloyl)-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Tristaniopsis yateensis 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |