Clausena heptaphylla
Clausena heptaphylla, commonly known as the seven-leaf clausena, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat various ailments. Current research explores its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential in developing natural therapeutic agents for modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Clausena heptaphylla
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is further categorized into the family Rutaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Clausena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clausena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Clausena heptaphylla, is known by several different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the seven-leaved clausena. Moving into local vernaculars, it is called mulyal in Malay and mulyal in Indonesian. In the context of specific regional languages, it is also identified as mulyal in Kannada and mulyal in Telugu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast area, it can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout the country of India. Its range also extends into the neighboring nation of Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is located within the mountainous terrains of Nepal. Finally, it is documented to thrive throughout the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clausena heptaphylla, is a medicinal shrub that is primarily utilized for its therapeutic properties found within its foliage. The leaves of this species are a key component in traditional medicine, often harvested and processed to create decoctions or extracts used to treat various ailments. These leaves are characterized by their specific morphological features, which allow for accurate identification during the collection of the plant's medicinal resources.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clausena heptaphylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |