Canarium odontophyllum
Canaarium odontophyllum, commonly known as the Canary Laurel, is a versatile tropical tree valued for its significant medicinal properties. Native to coastal forests, its bark and leaves are traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat inflammation, respiratory ailments, and skin infections, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Canarium odontophyllum
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Burseraceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification places it within the genus Canarium, specifically the species Canarium odontophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Burseraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Canarium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Canarium odontophyllum, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Persian, it is called کاناریوم اودونتوفیلوم, while in the Iban language, it is widely known as Dabai. In Malay, it is commonly referred to by two names: Pokok dabai and Pokok kembayau.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | کاناریوم اودونتوفیلوم | Wikidata |
| iba | Dabai | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok dabai | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok kembayau | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the Malesia botanical region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated across several key Southeast Asian islands. Specifically, it can be found growing in the lush environments of Borneo. The species is also documented to inhabit various parts of the Philippines. Additionally, its presence extends to the tropical landscapes of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Canarium odontophyllum, is often studied for its therapeutic potential, with specific attention directed toward the medicinal properties found within its fruit. The fruit serves as a significant component of the plant's biological makeup, housing various bioactive compounds that contribute to its traditional uses. In many medicinal contexts, the chemical constituents extracted from the fruit are the primary focus for developing natural remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Canarium odontophyllum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, kanzonol B, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kanzonol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Canarium odontophyllum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiepileptic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Canarium odontophyllum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include epilepsy.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |