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Balakata baccata

Balakata baccata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

scientifically known as Balakata baccata, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in managing various ailments. This study explores its unique botanical characteristics, pharmacological properties, and the vital role it plays in natural medicine.

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Sapium Populifolium · Stillingia Baccata · 4 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Balakata baccata

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it falls under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Balakata.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Malpighiales WCVP
Family Euphorbiaceae WCVP
Genus Balakata WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions of Asia. In China, it is specifically located within the South-Central provinces. Its distribution extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam and across the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species is recorded in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Finally, its presence is also noted within the mountainous terrain of Nepal.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Nepal WCVP
Indo-China Andaman Is. WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Blattella baccata (often referred to in botanical contexts regarding its medicinal properties), utilizes several distinct components for its therapeutic applications. The stem bark is frequently harvested for its concentrated chemical compounds, providing a robust base for traditional remedies. The lush leaves serve as another vital part, often used in infusions or topical applications due to their accessible surface area and nutrient density. Additionally, the woody branches contribute to the plant's structural integrity and are sometimes processed alongside the bark to extract essential bioactive elements.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Balakata baccata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bukittinggine, Compound 1, Coumarins.

Chemicals reported in Balakata baccata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Bukittinggine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Compound 1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coumarins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bukittinggine

  1. Planta medica

Compound 1

  1. Bioorganic chemistry

Coumarins

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Balakata baccata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antifungal Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
ethanol extract Bioorganic chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆