Cratoxylon
Cratoxylum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cratoxylon, scientifically known as Cratoxylon, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae. Native to tropical regions, many species are renowned for their potent medicinal properties. Extracts from their bark and leaves are traditionally used in various cultures to treat ailments ranging from infections to inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Hypericaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ancistrolobus
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CratoxylumSynonyms
- Ancistrolobus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Hypericaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Cratoxylum.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Hypericaceae |
| Genus | Cratoxylum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central provinces as well as the Southeast regions. Its presence is also noted on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, the plant's range extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Cratoxylum has 10 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimalarial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Anticancer
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Antidiabetic
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Antihypertensive
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Antimalarial
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Antioxidant
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Antiviral
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Gastroprotective
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Hepatoprotective
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Neuroprotective
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Conditions
Cratoxylum has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cough, fever.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cough | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fever | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cough
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Fever
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Preparations
Cratoxylum has 4 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include a spice, a substitute for tea, a vegetable side dish, an ingredient in soup.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| A spice | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| A substitute for tea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| A vegetable side dish | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| An ingredient in soup | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
A spice
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A substitute for tea
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A vegetable side dish
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An ingredient in soup
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