Cnestis palala
Cnestis palala, commonly known as Pala, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it possesses diverse therapeutic properties. This plant is primarily valued for its potent purgative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, making it a crucial resource in various herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Cnestis palala
- Family: Connaraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Oxalidales. It is further classified into the family Connaraceae and the genus Cnestis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Connaraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cnestis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cnestis palaestra, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 螫毛果 (zh), while in Malay, it is commonly called garing-garing (ms).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 螫毛果 | Wikidata |
| ms | garing-garing | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the tropical province of Hainan. Moving into the Indo-China region, it can be found throughout the Andaman Islands. The species also thrives within the mainland territories of Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the country of Myanmar, completing its regional range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cnestis palaestra (often referred to as Cnestis palaela), possesses a woody and sprawling structure where the stem plays a crucial role in its growth habit. The stem is typically branched and can become quite tough and woody as the plant matures, providing the necessary support for its climbing or scrambling nature. In traditional medicinal practices, different parts of the plant are studied, but the structural integrity provided by the stem serves as the primary framework that connects the leaves and reproductive organs.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cnestis palala has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tyrosinase.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tyrosinase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cnestis palala has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |