Artocarpus styracifolius
Artocarpus styracifolius · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Artocarpus styracifolius, is a remarkable medicinal plant belonging to the Moraceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammations to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Moraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Artocarpus Bicolor
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Artocarpus styracifoliusSynonyms
- Artocarpus bicolor
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it is further categorized into the family Moraceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Artocarpus, which includes the species Artocarpus styracifolius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Artocarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence throughout East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its distribution spans across the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can also be found in Laos. Furthermore, it is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam. Together, these locations define the natural geographical footprint of Artocarpus styracifolius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Artocarpus styracifolius, possesses various components that contribute to its medicinal profile, with particular attention often given to its roots. The roots serve as a vital part of the plant's structure, anchoring it into the soil while absorbing essential nutrients and water necessary for its growth. In traditional medicinal practices, different parts of such species are often evaluated for their bioactive compounds, and the roots can sometimes be processed to extract specific chemical constituents used in herbal remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Artocarpus styracifolius has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include AS1, AS2, AS5, AS6, As3.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AS1 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AS2 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AS5 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AS6 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As3 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As4 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
AS1
- Pharmaceutical biology
AS2
- Pharmaceutical biology
AS5
- Pharmaceutical biology
AS6
- Pharmaceutical biology
As3
- Pharmaceutical biology
As4
- Pharmaceutical biology
Medicinal Uses
Artocarpus styracifolius has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes mellitus | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |