Cryptocarya obovata
Cryptocarya obovata, commonly known as the "Wild Medlar" or "Obovate Crypto," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Cryptocarya obovata
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Cryptocarya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cryptocarya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Cryptocarya obovata, is known by the common name كريبتوكاريا اوبوفاتا in Arabic (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| arz | كريبتوكاريا اوبوفاتا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Indo-China territory, it can be specifically found growing in Vietnam. Moving toward the Australian continent, its presence is well-documented in the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species extends its reach further north into the tropical regions of Queensland. These varied locations demonstrate the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments across Southeast Asia and Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cryptocarya obovata, possesses various components that contribute to its botanical identity and potential medicinal value. The trunk bark is a notable feature, characterized by its protective texture and chemical composition. Additionally, the plant produces distinct fruits that serve as a key element of its reproductive cycle and morphological structure.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trunk bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cryptocarya obovata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kurzichalcolactone B, obochalcolactone, oboflavanone A, oboflavanone B, obolactone.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kurzichalcolactone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obochalcolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oboflavanone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oboflavanone B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obolactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |