Ceriops decandra
Ceriops decandra, commonly known as the mangrove buttonwood, is a significant coastal plant found in tropical Indo-Pacific regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various parts of this mangrove species are utilized in traditional practices to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin infections, and digestive issues through bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Ceriops decandra
- Family: Rhizophoraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, specifically within the family Rhizophoraceae. Finally, its scientific classification is completed under the genus Ceriops, with the specific species being Ceriops decandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Rhizophoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ceriops | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ceriops decandra, is referred to by various regional common names depending on the language and location. In Thailand, it is called โปรงขาว (th), while in Bangladesh, it is known as ঝামটি গরান (bn), and in Indonesia, it is commonly called Bido-bido (id).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | โปรงขาว | Wikidata |
| bn | ঝামটি গরান | Wikidata |
| id | Bido-bido | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Bangladesh, India, and Sri Lanka. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically covering the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the species is documented to inhabit the country of Cambodia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse geographical footprint of Ceriops decandra.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ceriops decandra has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ceriopsin E, flavonoid, quercetin, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ceriopsin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ceriops decandra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ceriops decandra has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiarrheal, antioxidant, hepatitis, pain.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiarrheal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |