Casearia zeylanica
Casearia zeylanica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Casearia zeylanica, scientifically known as Casearia zeylanica, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant bioactive properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This plant serves as a vital resource for treating various ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Casearia Varians Var. Ovata · Vareca Zeylanica · 8 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Casearia zeylanicaSynonyms
- Casearia varians var. ovata
- Vareca zeylanica
- Casearia esculenta var. angusta
- Guidonia esculenta
- Casearia championii
- Casearia esculenta
- Casearia laevigata
- Casearia ovata var. minor
- Casearia varians
- Casearia varians var. minor
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is situated in the family Salicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Casearia, specifically as the species Casearia zeylanica.
| 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 exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India and throughout the state of Assam. Its presence extends further into the subcontinent to include the mountainous terrain of Nepal and the island of Sri Lanka. Beyond the Indian borders, the species also inhabits the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. Consequently, these locations define the primary natural range for Casearia zeylanica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Casearia zeylanica, possesses various anatomical features that contribute to its medicinal properties, with particular attention often given to its root. The root system serves as the foundation for the plant's growth and acts as a vital storage organ for bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. In various ethnobotanical applications, different components of the plant may be utilized, but the root remains a significant part of its biological structure.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Casearia zeylanica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexosamine, Hexose, fucose, sialic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hexosamine | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hexose | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fucose | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sialic acid | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Casearia zeylanica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| C. esculenta root extract | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |