Crypteronia paniculata
Crypteronia paniculata, commonly known as the Wild Cryptoneria, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This plant offers valuable insights into natural pharmacology, highlighting the profound healing potential of biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Crypteronia paniculata
- Family: Crypteroniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Crypteroniaceae and falls under the genus Crypteronia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Crypteroniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crypteronia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Crypteronia paniculata, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 隐翼木 (yǐn yì mù) or simply 隐翼 (yǐn yì), while in Tagalog, it is known as Agos-agos or Agusagos.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 隐翼木 | Wikidata |
| tl | Agos-agos | Wikidata |
| zh | 隐翼 | Wikidata |
| tl | Agusagos | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central areas. It is also widely distributed throughout the Indian Subcontinent, spanning from Assam and Bangladesh to the East Himalaya region. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Indo-China territory, specifically including the Andaman Islands. This widespread range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | 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 |
Chemicals
Crypteronia paniculata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,3'-di-O-methylellagic acid 4'-O-beta-d-xylopyranoside, kaempferol-3-O-alpha-l-rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,3'-di-O-methylellagic acid 4'-O-beta-d-xylopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-alpha-l-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |