Casearia tomentosa subsp. tomentosa
Casearia tomentoza subsp. tomentoza, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in Neotropical regions, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this subspecies is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments, offering a rich subject for pharmacological study and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Casearia tomentosa subsp. tomentosa
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Malpighiales and falls into the family Salicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Casearia as the subspecies Casearia tomentoza subsp. tomentoza.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Casearia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing within the specific regions of Assam and throughout various parts of India. Its presence extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the mountainous terrains of Nepal. Finally, its geographical range reaches as far as the regions of Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Casearia tomentosa subsp. tomentosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |