Cryptocarya
Cryptocarya · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cryptocarya, scientifically known as Cryptocarya, is a diverse genus of flowering plants within the Lauraceae family. Renowned for their aromatic foliage and versatile medicinal properties, various species are utilized in traditional healing to treat inflammation and infections, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and sustainable botanical development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Fruit
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
CryptocaryaDistribution
This plant exhibits a distinct geographical presence across several regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the nation of Tanzania. Moving into South Tropical Africa, the species can be found throughout Malawi and Mozambique. It also maintains a significant presence within the borders of Zambia. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant extends into Zimbabwe to complete its southern distribution.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Cryptocarya has 1 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 4 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
Fruit
- Journal of separation science
- Journal of natural medicines
- Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry
- Planta medica
Preparations
Cryptocarya has 4 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Evodia fruits, Fanzuojinwan, aqueous fruit extracts, fruits.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Evodia fruits | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fanzuojinwan | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous fruit extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruits | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Evodia fruits
- Journal of separation science
Fanzuojinwan
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Aqueous fruit extracts
- Journal of separation science
Fruits
- Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry