Casearia tardieuae
Casearia tardieuae, commonly known as a member of the Salicaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in various folk remedies. Scientific interest focuses on its potential bioactive compounds, which offer promising therapeutic applications in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Casearia tardieuae
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Casearia tardieuae, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. It is further categorized under 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 tardieuae, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is called Nuốt gạc nai, while in Chinese, it is identified by several names including 钙生嘉赐树, 石生嘉赐树, and 石生脚骨脆.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Nuốt gạc nai | Wikidata |
| zh | 钙生嘉赐树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石生嘉赐树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 石生脚骨脆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within certain regions of Asia. In China, its distribution is primarily limited to the South-Central area. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found growing in the country of Laos. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit various parts of Vietnam. These locations represent the known natural habitats where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Casearia tardieuae, is characterized by its distinct botanical features found in its various components. The twigs serve as the structural framework, providing the necessary support for the plant's growth and branching patterns. Attached to these twigs are the leaves, which are essential for photosynthesis and often contain the bioactive compounds responsible for the species' medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| twigs | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Casearia tardieuae has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include clerodane diterpenoids, compound 15.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| clerodane diterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound 15 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |