Canthium coromandelicum
Canthium coromandelicum, commonly known as the Indian Canteth, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It serves as a vital natural resource for treating various ailments and promoting wellness.
- Scientific name: Canthium coromandelicum
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae and belongs to the genus Cantium. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Cantium coroandelicum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Canthium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Canthium coromandelicum, is known by various regional names across South India, reflecting its widespread presence in the local landscape. In Tamil, it is commonly referred to as காரை, while in Malayalam, it is known as കാരമുള്ള്, and in Kannada, it is called ಕಾರೆಗಿಡ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | காரை | Wikidata |
| ml | കാരമുള്ള് | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕಾರೆಗಿಡ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of India and its neighboring nations. Specifically, its presence is documented in the regions of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. The species also extends its reach into the mountainous terrains of Nepal. Furthermore, its geographical range continues southward to include the island of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Canthium coromandelicum, utilizes its leaf as a primary part in various traditional medicinal applications. The leaves are typically characterized by an elliptical shape and a smooth texture, serving as a vital component in herbal preparations used to address various ailments. In many folk medicine practices, extracts or decoctions derived from the leaf are employed for their therapeutic properties, reflecting the plant's significant role in natural healing traditions.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Canthium coromandelicum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-C-Galactosylluteolin, Araliasaponin V, Quercetin 3,7-dirhamnoside, Quinic acid, Saponin D.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-C-Galactosylluteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Araliasaponin V | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin 3,7-dirhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |