Calophyllum lanigerum
Calophyllum lanigerum, commonly known as a species within the Calophyllaceae family, is a notable medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Research focuses on its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its growing importance in traditional and modern ethnopharmacology.
- Scientific name: Calophyllum lanigerum
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed within the family Calophyllaceae and the genus Calophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Calophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Calophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions found within the Malesia botanical zone. Specifically, its distribution includes the large and biodiverse island of Borneo. It is also documented to grow naturally across the Malay Peninsula, commonly referred to as Malaya. Furthermore, the species can be located within the lush rainforests of Sumatera. These specific areas highlight the plant's localized presence within the Southeast Asian archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calophyllum lanigerum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include calanolide A.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| calanolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Calophyllum lanigerum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include RT-Inhibitor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| RT-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |