Casearia graveolens

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Casearia macrogyna
• Casearia graveolens var. lintsangensis
• Guidonia ovata
• Samyda glabra
• Anavinga ovata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Casearia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central areas. Its presence is also significant across the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be located in India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is documented in the specific region of Assam. Finally, its geographical range extends into the East Himalaya region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Casearia graveolens is characterized by its adaptation to a broad altitudinal gradient within its native habitats, allowing it to thrive across diverse topographical landscapes. This species is typically found distributed across an elevational range that begins at 200 m AMSL and extends up to a maximum of 1400 m AMSL. This wide vertical distribution suggests a high degree of ecological plasticity, enabling the plant to inhabit various forest strata and microclimates ranging from lowland tropical environments to more temperate montane ecosystems. Such a range indicates its ability to tolerate fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure associated with varying altitudes.

Elevational range max:

1400 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

200 m AMSL

Morphology

The morphology of Casearia graveolens is characterized by its robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a woody tree. While some species within related taxa may exhibit climbing tendencies, this plant is distinguished by its self-supporting nature, functioning as a self-supporting structure rather than an obligatory or facultative liana, vine, or climber. As a terrestrial organism, it develops within the soil substrate rather than following an epiphytic lifestyle. Its structural integrity is defined by its woody composition, providing the necessary firmness and perennial strength characteristic of its tree-like habit.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Casearia graveolens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Casearia graveolens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bucidarasin A, compound 8.

Bucidarasin A

1. Chemico-biological interactions

compound 8

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Activities

Casearia graveolens has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.

Anticancer

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Antitumor

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Casearia graveolens has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, Hepatocellular carcinoma, metastasis, neuron degeneration, tumor cell lines.

Alzheimer's disease

1. Journal of natural products

Hepatocellular carcinoma

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Metastasis

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines

Neuron degeneration

1. Journal of natural products

Tumor cell lines

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Preparations

Casearia graveolens has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include bucidarasin A, ethyl acetate-soluble extract of the twigs, twigs.

Bucidarasin a

1. Chemico-biological interactions

Ethyl acetate-soluble extract of the twigs

1. Journal of natural products

Twigs

1. Chinese journal of natural medicines