Burmese grape
Baccaurea ramiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (31 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Burmese grape, scientifically known as Baccaurea ramiflora, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree prized for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it is traditionally used to treat digestive ailments, reduce inflammation, and boost immunity. This versatile plant offers significant therapeutic potential in traditional herbal medicine.
Names
Common Names
- Burmese grape
- Burmese-grape
- baccaurea
- Burmese grape
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baccaurea ramifloraSynonyms
- Pierardia sapida
- Gatnaia annamica
- Baccaurea wrayi
- Baccaurea sapida
- Baccaurea pierardi
- Baccaurea propinqua
- Baccaurea oxycarpa
- Baccaurea flaccida
- Baccaurea cauliflora
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Baccaurea ramiflora, possesses several distinct components that are utilized in various traditional applications. The leaves are a primary feature, often used in herbal preparations due to their specific chemical properties. Whether examining a single leaf or observing the dense canopy formed by the Leaves, these structures play a vital role in the plant's medicinal profile. Additionally, the edible fruits are perhaps the most well-known part of the plant, providing both nutritional value and therapeutic potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Scientifica (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Bioinformation (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Baccaurea ramiflora has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins, 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol, CYCLOOCTASILOXANE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CYCLOOCTASILOXANE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dimethyl sulfone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dimethylsulfoxonium formylmethylide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycosides | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology
- Food science & nutrition
Saponins
- Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology
- Food science & nutrition
Tannins
- Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology
- Food science & nutrition
2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol
- Scientifica
CYCLOOCTASILOXANE
- Scientifica
Dimethyl sulfone
- Scientifica
Dimethylsulfoxonium formylmethylide
- Scientifica
Flavonoid
- Scientifica
Glycosides
- Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology
Phenols
- Food science & nutrition
Activities
Baccaurea ramiflora has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antimicrobial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baccaurea ramiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus fumigates, Inflammation, Salmonella typhi.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus fumigates | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhi | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic extract | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aqueous extract | Food science & nutrition (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extracts from the leaves | Scientifica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic leaf extract | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | Zhongguo ying yong sheng li xue za zhi = Zhongguo yingyong shenglixue zazhi = Chinese journal of applied physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |