Anthoshorea roxburghii
Anthoshorea roxburgii, commonly known as the Roxburghia tree, is a significant medicinal plant found in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights.
- Scientific name: Anthoshorea roxburghii
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malvales and the family Dipterocarpaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Anthoshorea, which includes the species Anthoshorea roxburghii.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anthoshorea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Anthoshorea roxburgii, is recognized by various local names depending on the region and language. In Malaysia, it is commonly referred to by the name Pokok Meranti Temak Nipis (ms).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Pokok Meranti Temak Nipis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its distribution is primarily identified in India. It also maintains a significant presence throughout the Indo-China region. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, its range extends into the territories of Myanmar and Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Anthoshorea roxburgii, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic potential, particularly its resin and flowers. The resin extracted from the tree is often valued in traditional practices for its specific medicinal applications, while the flowers are also recognized for their role in the plant's biological and medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anthoshorea roxburghii has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |