Canarium strictum
Canarium strictum, commonly known as the "black mangrove" or "black cane," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical coastal regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts possess significant bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits for treating inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various infections through its unique phytochemical profile.
- Scientific name: Canarium strictum
- Family: Burseraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, situated within the family Burseraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by 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, known scientifically as Canarium strictum, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 滇榄 (zh) or 滇榄 (zh-CN), while in Malayalam, it is called തെള്ളിമരം (ml). In Kannada, the species is known as ಕಾಯಿಧೂಪ (kn), and in Marathi, it is commonly called राळ (mr).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 滇榄 | Wikidata |
| ml | തെള്ളിമരം | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕಾಯಿಧೂಪ | Wikidata |
| mr | राळ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 滇榄 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 滇欖 | Wikidata |
| zh | 漾蕊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 乌榄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 漾短 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found across India, the Assam region, and the East Himalaya. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically covering Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight the widespread ecological footprint of Canarium strictum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Canarium strictum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, lupeol, methyl gallate, procyanidins, scopoletin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| procyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopoletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taraxasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Canarium strictum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |