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Camphora philippinensis

Camphora philippinensis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Camphora philippinenesis, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to the Philippines. Valued for its unique phytochemical properties, it holds significant potential in traditional healing practices. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for their therapeutic applications in developing new treatments for various health conditions.

Family
Lauraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cinnamomum Philippinense · Persea Philippinensis · 6 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Camphora philippinensis

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Camphora philippinenis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Camphora.

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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within the region of Eastern Asia, its presence is recorded in Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia zone, it is found natively in the Philippines. These two locations represent the primary areas where the species can be located in the wild. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these specific island territories.

Region Area
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Camphora philippinensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Camphora philippinensis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Camphora philippinensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cinnamophilin.

Chemicals reported in Camphora philippinensis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Cinnamophilin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cinnamophilin

  1. European journal of pharmacology

Preparations

Camphora philippinensis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EtOH extract.

Preparations reported for Camphora philippinensis
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Etoh extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Etoh extract

  1. Journal of natural products