Balakata baccata
Balakata baccata, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb, holds a distinguished place in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Its unique chemical composition offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology, making it a subject of profound botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Balakata baccata
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Chemicals
Balakata baccata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 1.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Balakata baccata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |