Canarium resiniferum
Canaarium resiniferum, commonly known as the Copal tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical forests. Renowned for producing aromatic resins, it has been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential, particularly for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties in healing.
- Scientific name: Canarium resiniferum
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed in the order Sapindales and the family Burseraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Canarium.
| 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, Canarium resiniferum, is known by the common name ক্যানারিয়াম রেসিনিফেরাম in Bengali.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | ক্যানারিয়াম রেসিনিফেরাম | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the region of Assam. Additionally, its presence extends across the borders into Bangladesh. These specific areas represent the primary habitats for the species in South Asia. Therefore, its range is concentrated within these two neighboring territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Canarium resiniferum, is primarily valued for the resin it produces, but its morphology includes distinct botanical features such as its leaves. The leaves are typically arranged in a way that characterizes the tree's canopy, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis to support its growth. While the resin is the most economically and medicinally significant component, the leaves serve as an essential part of the plant's biological structure.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Canarium resiniferum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Canarium resiniferum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Canarium resiniferum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anxiety.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |