Cryptocarya rugulosa
Cryptocarya rugulosa, commonly known as a member of the Lauraceae family, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Rich in bioactive phytochemicals, this species holds immense potential for pharmacological research, particularly in developing natural therapies for inflammatory conditions and addressing various metabolic health concerns globally.
- Scientific name: Cryptocarya rugulosa
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the Lauraceae family and falls under the 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 rugulosa, is known by various regional names depending on the local language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the rugose crypto-caryon, while in Spanish, it is known as el crypto-caryon rugoso. In Portuguese, the species is identified as crypto-caryon rugoso, and in French, it is called le crypto-caryon rugueux.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. Moving into the Malesia zone, it can be found inhabiting the island of Borneo. Its range further extends through the Malay Peninsula, commonly referred to as Malaya. Additionally, the species is recorded as growing within the lush landscapes of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cryptocarya rugulosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cryptocaryone, rugulactone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cryptocaryone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rugulactone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cryptocarya rugulosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |