Atalantia ceylanica
Atalantia ceylanica, commonly known as Ceylon Spikenard, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South Asia. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and respiratory congestion. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Atalantia ceylanica
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Sapindales, specifically within the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Atalantia, which contains the species Atalantia ceylanica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Atalantia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Atalantia ceylanica, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Ceylon lime, while in Hindi, it is known as Chhota Nimbu. Within the Tamil-speaking regions, it is called Elanilai, and in Malayalam, it is referred to as Elanilai.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several key regions in Asia. Primarily, it is found within the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in both India and Sri Lanka. Beyond these areas, its distribution extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, the species can be identified growing in Vietnam. Consequently, its geographical footprint spans multiple diverse ecological zones across South and Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Atalantia ceylanica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Atalantia ceylanica has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dyslipidemia, dyslipidemias, hepatic steatosis, skin diseases, steatohepatitis.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dyslipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemias | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatic steatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steatohepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |