Camphora glaucescens
Camphora glaucescens, commonly known as the camphor shrub, is a resilient medicinal plant native to specific subtropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions. This botanical treasure offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Camphora glaucescens
- Family: Lauraceae
- 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, the order Laurales, and the family Laurales. Finally, it is identified by the genus Camphora, specifically as the species Camphora glaucescens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Camphora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Camphora glaucescens, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the blue camphor tree, while in Chinese, it is known as qing feng (青枫).| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its range extends across various regions, including the state of Assam and the country of Bangladesh. It is also widely distributed throughout the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species can be located across the extensive territory of India. Finally, its geographical presence is notably established within the nation of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Camphora glaucescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |