Choerospondias axillaris
Choerospondias axillaris, commonly known as the Manau coconut, is a versatile tropical tree valued in traditional medicine. Its fruits, bark, and leaves possess significant bioactive properties, often used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This plant remains a vital resource for herbal remedies across Southeast Asian cultures.
- Scientific name: Choerospondias axillaris
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it falls under the family Anacardiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Choerospondias.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Choerospondias | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the region and language, including 南酸枣 (Nánsuànzǎo) in Chinese (zh and zh-cn), लप्सी (Lapsi) in Nepali (ne), チャンチンモドキ (Chanchinmodoki) in Japanese (ja), and अमलि (Amali) in Newari (new).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 南酸枣 | Wikidata |
| ne | लप्सी | Wikidata |
| ja | チャンチンモドキ | Wikidata |
| new | अमलि | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 南酸枣 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 南酸棗 | Wikidata |
| yue | 南酸棗 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 南酸枣 | Wikidata |
| mg | Choerospondias | Wikidata |
| ja | カナメノキ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions of East Asia. In China, its distribution is extensive, spanning the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. It can also be found growing within the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond the mainland, the species extends its reach into the island nation of Japan. Collectively, these areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Choerospondias axillaris, utilizes its fruit as a primary component in traditional medicinal practices. The fruit is typically fleshy and serves as a significant source of bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic profile. In various ethnobotanical applications, different preparations of the fruit are employed to harness its natural properties for health benefits.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Choerospondias axillaris has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, quercetin, beta-sitosterol, (-)-catechin, (-)-taxifolin.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,3'-di-o-methylellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Curcumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dihydroquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Choerospondias axillaris has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Choerospondias axillaris has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Hypoglycemic, breast cancer, breast carcinoma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |