Alseodaphne semecarpifolia
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia, commonly known as the Mountain Daphne, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to the rainforests of Eastern Australia. Renowned for its striking, fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional ethnobotany for its unique chemical properties and its role in regional biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Alseodaphne semecarpifolia
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Alséodaphne, specifically as the species Alséodaphne semecarpifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alseodaphne | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Alsedaohapne semecarpifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Malayalam, it is called മുളകുനാറി, while in Chinese, it is identified as 半果叶油丹 (also written as 半果葉油丹 in Taiwan and 半果叶油丹 in mainland China). Additionally, in Malay, the plant is known as medang lebar daun.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മുളകുനാറി | Wikidata |
| zh | 半果叶油丹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 半果叶油丹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 半果葉油丹 | Wikidata |
| ms | medang lebar daun | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Alsedaophne semecarpifolia, exhibits a specific range within the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the diverse landscapes of India. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the tropical regions of Sri Lanka. These two countries represent the primary geographical extent for its native distribution. Therefore, its presence is closely tied to the environmental conditions found across these specific South Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Alsedaophne semecarpifolia, possesses specific botanical components that are of interest in medicinal studies. The stem bark is a significant part of the plant's structure, often containing various chemical compounds used in traditional applications. Additionally, the leaves serve as another vital part, providing a distinct surface area for photosynthesis and housing secondary metabolites that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Baicalein, Icariin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Baicalein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Icariin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alseodaphne semecarpifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |