Cratoxylum formosum
Cratoxylum formosum, commonly known as the Pink Cratoxylum, is a striking tropical tree native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its vibrant, bell-shaped pink flowers, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value, with various parts traditionally used in folk medicine to treat ailments like inflammation and infections.
- Scientific name: Cratoxylum formosum
- Family: Hypericaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Malpighiales and the family Hypericaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cratoxylum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypericaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cratoxylum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cratoxylum formosum, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is called 越南黄牛木 (zh-hans), 越南黃牛木 (zh-hant), and 越南黃牛木 (zh-hk). In Vietnamese, it is known as Thành ngạnh đẹp, while in Thai, the common name is ติ้วขน.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 越南黄牛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 越南黃牛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 越南黃牛木 | Wikidata |
| vi | Thành ngạnh đẹp | Wikidata |
| th | ติ้วขน | Wikidata |
| zh | 越南黄牛木 | Wikidata |
| jv | Gerunggang | Wikidata |
| id | Kemutun | Wikidata |
| th | ผักติ้ว | Wikidata |
| zh | 土茶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found specifically in the Assam region. Its range also extends into the Indo-China territory, encompassing the Andaman Islands. Collectively, these locations highlight the widespread natural habitat of Cratoxylum formosum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cratoxylum formosum, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, most notably its roots and leaves. The leaves are often the most prominent part used in traditional applications, typically harvested for their specific chemical constituents. Additionally, the roots serve as a vital component of the plant's medicinal profile, often containing concentrated bioactive compounds that are processed for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cratoxylum formosum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, anthraquinones, formoxanthone A, formoxanthone B, formoxanthone C.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formoxanthone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formoxanthone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formoxanthone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cratoxylum formosum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cratoxylum formosum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus cereus, Candida albicans, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterococcus faecalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |