Calophyllum teysmannii var. inophylloide
Calophyllum teysmannii var. inophylloide, commonly known as a distinct botanical variety within the Calophylloideae subfamily, is a significant medicinal plant. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species offers therapeutic potential in traditional healing practices, specifically through its bioactive compounds used to treat various ailments and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Calophyllum teysmannii var. inophylloide
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Calophyllaceae. Specifically, this variety is identified within 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 tropical regions located within the Malesia floristic realm. Its geographical range is specifically concentrated across several key islands in Southeast Asia. Within this region, it can be found growing in the diverse habitats of Borneo. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Malay Peninsula, also known as Malaya. Finally, its presence extends to the large island of Sumatera, completing its regional distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calophyllum teysmannii var. inophylloide has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2,8-trimethoxyxanthone, 1,7-dihydroxyxanthone, scriblitifolic acid, teysmannic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2,8-trimethoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,7-dihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scriblitifolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| teysmannic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |