Casearia kurzii
Casearia kurzii, commonly known as a valuable medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Casearia kurzii
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Salicaceae. Finally, its specific 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 kurzii, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 印度脚骨脆, 滇南脚骨脆, or 印度嘉赐树, with the specific designation 印度脚骨脆 being used in both simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and traditional Chinese (zh-tw) contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 印度脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 印度脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 印度脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇南脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 印度嘉赐树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 印度脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits Bangladesh, Assam, and the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, specifically in Myanmar. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where Casearia kurzii thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Casearia kurzii, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its leaves and twigs. The leaves are often the primary focus for extracting bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies, while the twigs are also harvested to prepare decoctions. Together, these plant parts serve as the essential components for those seeking the therapeutic benefits associated with this specific species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Casearia kurzii has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include clerodane diterpenoids, Compound 2, compound 1, compound 2, compound 4.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| clerodane diterpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 4 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 8 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Casearia kurzii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |