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Berangan

Castanopsis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Berangan, scientifically known as Castanopsis, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly for skin ailments and inflammation. Understanding its botanical properties and traditional uses provides valuable insights into its potential role in modern herbal medicine.

Family
Fagaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Berangan · Chinquapins · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Pasaniopsis · Callaeocarpus · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Castanopsis

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Chlamydobalanus
  • Callaeocarpus
  • Pasaniopsis
  • Shiia
  • Balanoplis

German:

  • Scheinkastanien
  • Scheinkastanien

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Fagales, specifically within the family Fagaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Castanopsis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fagales
Family Fagaceae
Genus Castanopsis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across East Asia. Within China, its presence is notable in the South-Central and Southeast regions. It can also be found in the tropical environment of Hainan and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Furthermore, the distribution extends beyond mainland China to the islands of Japan. Overall, these locations highlight the broad geographical reach of the species throughout Eastern Asia.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Eastern Asia Japan
Eastern Asia Korea
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Castanopsis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Castanopsis
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Chemicals

Castanopsis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ellagitannins, Steroids, Terpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Castanopsis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Ellagitannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ellagitannins

  1. Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan

Steroids

  1. Fitoterapia

Terpenoids

  1. Fitoterapia

Activities

Castanopsis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Castanopsis
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. Fitoterapia