Boswellia ovalifoliolata
Boswellia ovalifoiliolata, commonly known as a prominent member of the frankincense family, is a medicinal shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its resinous bark, this species contains bioactive compounds with potent anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a vital natural resource in traditional medicine for treating various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Boswellia ovalifoliolata
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Burseraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Boswellia, specifically as the species Boswellia ovalifoiliolata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Boswellia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Boswellia ovalifoliolata, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Arabic, it is called لبان بيضوى الأوراق, and in Chinese, it is known as 卵葉乳香樹.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | لبان بيضوي الأوراق | Wikidata |
| zh | 卵葉乳香樹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily recognized for its specific presence within a very limited geographic range. Its natural habitat is concentrated entirely within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is native to the diverse landscapes found in India. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the regional flora. Consequently, its wild populations are strictly tied to the environmental conditions of the Indian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Boswellia ovalifoiliolata, is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties derived from the stem bark. When the bark is harvested, it facilitates the collection of the resinous exudate known as frankincense, which is central to its medicinal value. This specific part of the plant contains various bioactive compounds that are widely studied for their anti-inflammatory and healing capabilities.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fucose, hexosamine, hexose, sialic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexosamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sialic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidiabetic, Hypoglycemic, Purgative.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Purgative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Boswellia ovalifoliolata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |