Castanopsis costata
Castañopsia costata, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant, is native to tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical constituents and therapeutic potential is essential for advancing modern herbal pharmacology and conservation efforts.
- Scientific name: Castanopsis costata
- Family: Fagaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae, it is classified under the genus Castanopsis. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified as Castanopsis costata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Fagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Castanopsis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Castanospsis costata, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its native habitat. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Costa Rican chestnut, while in Spanish, it is commonly called castañopa or castañopa de Costa Rica. These names reflect both its botanical characteristics and its geographical origins within the Central American landscape.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found inhabiting the island of Borneo. The species is also distributed throughout the Malay Peninsula, commonly referred to as Malaya. Additionally, its range extends to the island of Sumatera within the Malesian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Castanosperma costata, is a medicinal species where the leaf serves as a primary component of interest. The leaf structure is essential to the plant's physiological processes and is often studied for its specific chemical properties and potential therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Castanopsis costata has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antipyretic, Hepatoprotective, Nephroprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |