Camphora glaucescens
Camphora glaucescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Camphora glaucescens, scientifically known as Camphora glaucescens, is a rare and significant medicinal plant native to specific mountainous regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat inflammation and respiratory ailments, offering profound therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Cinnamomum Glaucescens · Cinnamomum Glaucescens Var. Caniflora · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Camphora glaucescensSynonyms
- Cinnamomum glaucescens
- Cinnamomum glaucescens var. caniflora
- Cinnamomum glanduliferum var. caniflorum
- Cecidodaphne glaucescens
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Camphora |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Camphora glaucescens has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Current pharmaceutical design