bintangor
Calophyllum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bintangor, scientifically known as Calophyllum, is a versatile tropical tree prized for its medicinal and economic significance. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, various species within this genus are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and infections, offering profound potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Calophyllaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Bintangor
- Scientific synonyms
- Calaba · Apoterium · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- bintangor
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CalophyllumSynonyms
- Calaba
- Apoterium
- Balsamaria
- Ponna
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Calophyllaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Calophyllum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Calophyllaceae |
| Genus | Calophyllum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found in the nations of Gambia and Guinea. Its presence continues through the Ivory Coast and extends into Mali within the same tropical zone. Additionally, the species is located in West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically in Cameroon. Together, these locations define the documented geographical range of the Calophyllum genus in these areas.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Calophyllum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Morellic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Morellic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Morellic acid
- Current medicinal chemistry
Activities
Calophyllum has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Current medicinal chemistry
Cytotoxic
- Current medicinal chemistry
Conditions
Calophyllum has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastric ulcers, infections, pain, tumors.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gastric ulcers | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infections | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tumors | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gastric ulcers
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Infections
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Pain
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Tumors
- Chemistry & biodiversity