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Brucea tonkinensis

Brucea tonkinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Brucea tonkinensis, scientifically known as Brucea tonkinensis, is a potent medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its intense bitter properties, it contains bioactive alkaloids used extensively in traditional medicine to treat parasitic infections, skin diseases, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacology.

Family
Simaroubaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Brucea Mollis Var. Tonkinensis

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Brucea tonkinensis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Sapindales and the family Simaroubaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Brucea, specifically as the species Brucea tonkinenensis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Simaroubaceae
Genus Brucea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the broader region of Indo-China, its presence is strictly documented in Vietnam. It thrives in the unique ecological conditions provided by this specific Southeast Asian nation. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered an endemic component of the Vietnamese landscape. Consequently, understanding its habitat within Vietnam is essential for the conservation of this medicinal species.

Region Area
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Brucea tonkinensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Brucea tonkinensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Brucea tonkinensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 11-Hydroxycanthin-6-one N-oxide, Canthin-6-one, Canthin-6-one N-oxide.

Chemicals reported in Brucea tonkinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
11-Hydroxycanthin-6-one N-oxide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Canthin-6-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Canthin-6-one N-oxide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

11-Hydroxycanthin-6-one N-oxide

  1. Phytochemistry

Canthin-6-one

  1. Phytochemistry

Canthin-6-one N-oxide

  1. Phytochemistry