Chloroxylon swietenia
East indian satinwood
Chloroxylon swietenia, commonly known as Siamese Rosewood, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, various parts of the tree are utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural pharmacology and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Chloroxylon swietenia
- Family: Rutaceae
- 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 Sapindales and the family Rutaceae, it is classified under the genus Chloroxylon. This specific taxonomic hierarchy identifies Chloroxylon swietenia as a member of a diverse group of flowering plants.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chloroxylon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chloroxylon swietenia, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is called വരിമരം, while in Vietnamese, it is known as Sơn tiêu Ceylon. It is also recognized in Russian as Сатиновое дерево, in Tamil as முதிரை, and in Dutch simply as Chloroxylon.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | വരിമരം | Wikidata |
| vi | Sơn tiêu Ceylon | Wikidata |
| ru | Сатиновое дерево | Wikidata |
| ta | முதிரை | Wikidata |
| nl | Chloroxylon | Wikidata |
| ga | sróladhmad | Wikidata |
| sv | Chloroxylon | Wikidata |
| ceb | Chloroxylon | Wikidata |
| hi | भिर्रा | Wikidata |
| ja | インドシュスボク | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Chloroxylon swietenii, possesses a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species can be found growing natively across various regions of India. Additionally, its distribution extends across the waters to the island nation of Sri Lanka. These locations represent the core areas where the plant thrives in its natural environment.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chloroxylon swietenii, possesses various parts that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The stem bark is highly valued in traditional medicine for its various pharmacological applications, often used to treat inflammatory conditions. The leaves are also significant, as they contain bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's medicinal efficacy. Whether utilized in their whole form or processed as a single leaf extract, these components play a crucial role in the plant's traditional healing profile.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chloroxylon swietenia has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chalepensin, Chalepin, Isopimpinellin, Lupeol, ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chalepensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chalepin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isopimpinellin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| o-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Chloroxylon swietenia has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MCF-7 cells, breast cancer, tumor.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MCF-7 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |