Phylogenetic relationship of Paramignya trimera and its relatives: an evidence for the wide sexual compatibility.

ABSTRACT: The genus Paramignya (Rutaceae) comprises about 30 species typically distributing in tropical Asia. Like other genera of the family Rutaceae, the significant variation in the morphology of Paramignya species makes the taxonomic study and accurate identification become difficult. In Vietnam, Paramignya species have been mostly found in Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces and used as traditional medicines. Recently, Paramignya trimera, a species of the genus Paramignya with local name "Xao tam phan" has been drawn attention and intensively exploited to treat liver diseases and cancers. However, the significant variations in the morphology and different local names of P. trimera have caused confusion and difficulty in the accurate identification and application of this plant for medicine. In thi

SUBMITTER: Phi TCM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7730421 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature