Clausena lansium
Clausena lansium, commonly known as the "Scented Leaves" or "Lansium," is a versatile medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, various parts of the plant are traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and various systemic infections.
- Scientific name: Clausena lansium
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Clausena. Specifically, the medicinal species is identified as Clausena lansium.
| 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, known scientifically as Clausena lansium, is recognized by several common names across different Chinese linguistic regions. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 黄皮 (zh-hans) and specifically as 黄皮 in mainland China (zh-cn) and Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 黃皮 (zh-hant), which is also the standard designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 黄皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 黃皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 黃皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 黄皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃皮 | Wikidata |
| udm | Вампи | Wikidata |
| ru | Вампи | Wikidata |
| fr | Wampi | Wikidata |
| lbe | Вампи | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it is primarily found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Its presence extends further into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically within the borders of Laos. Additionally, the species is documented to grow throughout Vietnam. Together, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Christmas I. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clausena lansium, contains various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The medicinal compounds are often extracted from the leaves, specifically through the processing of the leaf tissue to obtain essential oils. The structure of the plant also includes sturdy stems that provide the necessary support for its growth. When examining the fruit, the thick pericarps serve as a protective layer, while the outer peels are frequently studied for their specific chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pericarps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peels | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clausena lansium has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Clausenamide, Zetaclausenamide, compound I, cycloclausenamide, ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Clausenamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zetaclausenamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| compound I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cycloclausenamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| volatile oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clausena lansium has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clausena lansium has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease, cancer, candidiasis, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |