Casearia graveolens
Casearia graveolens, commonly known as "pau-de-mora" or "mora," is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin inflammations, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments, offering a rich source of bioactive compounds for natural healing.
- Scientific name: Casearia graveolens
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Casearia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Casearia graveolens, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified by multiple names including 烈味脚骨脆, 香味嘉赐木, and 小耗叶. In Vietnamese, the species is known as Nuốt hôi, while in Telugu, it is transliterated as కేసియారియా గ్రేవియోలెన్స్.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 烈味脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
| vi | Nuốt hôi | Wikidata |
| te | కేసియారియా గ్రేవియోలెన్స్ | Wikidata |
| zh | 香味嘉赐木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 小耗叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 麻里棒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香味脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 临沧脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Casearia graveolens, utilizes various components for its therapeutic properties, most notably its twigs and leaves. The aromatic leaves are frequently harvested and used in traditional medicine to prepare infusions or poultices, often valued for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. Additionally, the twigs can be employed in decoctions, contributing to the plant's overall medicinal profile used in various cultural healing practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Casearia graveolens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include bucidarasin A, compound 8.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bucidarasin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Casearia graveolens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antitumor, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Casearia graveolens has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, Hepatocellular carcinoma, metastasis, neuron degeneration, tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metastasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuron degeneration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |