Chukrasia tabularis
Indian mahogany
Chukrasia tabularis, commonly known as the Himalayan Chukrasi, is a resilient medicinal herb native to high-altitude regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses potent bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation and digestive ailments. This plant serves as a vital natural resource for holistic healing in mountainous ecosystems worldwide.
- Scientific name: Chukrasia tabularis
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Within this taxonomic hierarchy, it is identified by the genus Chukrasia and the specific species Chukrasia tabularis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chukrasia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chukrasia tabularis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Malaysia, it is called Pokok Serian Batu (ms), while in Malayalam, it is known as ചുവന്നകിൽ (ml). In Thailand, the plant is called ยมหิน (th), and in Vietnam, it is commonly referred to as lát hoa (vi). Additionally, in Myanmar, it is known as ယင်းမာ (my).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Pokok Serian Batu | Wikidata |
| ml | ചുവന്നകിൽ | Wikidata |
| th | ยมหิน | Wikidata |
| vi | lát hoa | Wikidata |
| my | ယင်းမာ | Wikidata |
| yue | 麻楝 | Wikidata |
| nb | Chukrasia | Wikidata |
| pt | Chukrasia | Wikidata |
| zh | 麻楝 | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕಲ್ಗರಿಗೆ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Chukrasiia tabularis, exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central provinces and the Southeast regions. Its range also extends to the tropical island of Hainan and the high-altitude terrains of Tibet. Beyond China, the species is naturally distributed within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it is known to grow in the lush landscapes of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Chukrasiia tabularis, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential is often found in the stem bark and the broader categories of stem barks and bark, which are frequently harvested for their bioactive compounds. In addition to the woody components, the leaves serve as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile, while the smaller twigs are also collected and used in traditional preparations.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stem barks | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chukrasia tabularis has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzene, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methanol, petroleum ether.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| petroleum ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Chukrasia tabularis has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Anxiolytic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |