Clutia jaubertiana
Clutia lanceolata
Clutia jaubertiana, commonly known as a medicinal shrub within the Clusiaceae family, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, potentially offering new insights into natural healing treatments.
- Scientific name: Clutia jaubertiana
- Family: Peraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Clutia jaubertiana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Peraceae and falls under the genus Clutia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Peraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clutia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Clutia jaubertiana, is referred to by several common names depending on the language, though it is frequently identified as Clutia lanceolata in English (en), Spanish (es), German (de), Italian (it), and Vietnamese (vi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| de | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| es | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| it | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| en | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| fr | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| bg | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| ru | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| nl | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
| la | Clutia lanceolata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant possesses a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. According to botanical records, its presence is concentrated within the Middle East region. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the unique landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. Within this vast territory, its distribution is localized to the country of Yemen. Consequently, this medicinal plant represents a specialized component of the Yemeni flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
Activities
Clutia jaubertiana has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |