Careya arborea
Slow match tree
Careya arborea, commonly known as the White Mangrove or Carey, is a majestic tropical tree celebrated in Ayurvedic medicine. Featuring large, fragrant white flowers, it holds significant therapeutic value. Its various parts, including bark and leaves, are traditionally utilized to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin disorders, and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Careya arborea
- Family: Lecythidaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Lecythidaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Careya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Lecythidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Careya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Careya arborea, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Malayalam, it is commonly called പേഴ് (per), while in Marathi, it is referred to as कुंभी (kumbhi). In Kannada, the plant is known as ಕವಲು ಮರ (kavalu mara), and in Myanmar, it is called ဘန့်ပွေး (ban-pway). Additionally, in Hindi, it is identified by the name कुंबी (kumbi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പേഴ് | Wikidata |
| mr | कुंभी | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕವಲು ಮರ | Wikidata |
| my | ဘန့်ပွေး | Wikidata |
| hi | कुंबी | Wikidata |
| bn | কুম্ভি | Wikidata |
| or | କୁମ୍ଭି | Wikidata |
| th | กระโดน | Wikidata |
| mnw | ဂဗုဲ | Wikidata |
| tcy | ದಡ್ಡಲ್ ಮರ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of Western Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. In the region of Western Asia, it can be found growing in Afghanistan. Its presence is also well-documented across the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits various areas of India and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the mountainous landscapes of Nepal. Finally, the plant is known to be distributed within the specific territory of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Careya arborea, commonly known as the Elephant Apple, utilizes its large, simple leaves as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. These leaves are typically broad and elliptic in shape, often serving as a source of various bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In various herbal preparations, the leaves are employed for their potential healing benefits, reflecting the diverse ways in which different parts of the plant are harnessed for wellness.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Careya arborea has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, As, CT, cardiac glycosides.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin derivatives | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Careya arborea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cholera.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cholera | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |