Baccaurea ramiflora
Baccaurea ramiflora, commonly known as the rambai, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its clusters of juicy, translucent pulp, this plant offers both nutritional value and traditional medicinal benefits. It is highly valued in regional ethnobotany for its antioxidant properties and refreshing qualities.
- Scientific name: Baccaurea ramiflora
- Family: Phyllanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Phyllanthaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Baccaurea, of which Baccaurea ramiflora is a member.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baccaurea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, its distribution extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baccaurea ramiflora has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, tannins, 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol, Rosmarinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rosmarinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclooctasiloxane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dimethyl sulfone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dimethylsulfoxonium formylmethylide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Baccaurea ramiflora has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccaurea ramiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus fumigates, Inflammation, Salmonella typhi.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus fumigates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |