Cullenia ceylanica
Cullenia ceylanica, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in Sri Lankan traditional medicine, belongs to the family Asteraceae. Endemic to the island, this plant is highly valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, particularly in treating various ailments through its unique phytochemical constituents and traditional healing applications.
- Scientific name: Cullenia ceylanica
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvacaceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Cullenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cullenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cullenia ceylanica, is recognized by its specific regional designation in Persian as خارگیل سیلان.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | خارگیل سیلان | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily identified by its specific presence within the Indian Subcontinent. Its geographical range is notably concentrated within the island nation of Sri Lanka. Because of this localized occurrence, it is considered an important part of the region's unique botanical heritage. Researchers often focus on these specific habitats to study its natural ecological requirements. Consequently, the distribution of Cullenia ceylanica remains a distinct feature of Sri Lankan flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Cullenia ceylanica, contains various components used in traditional medicinal practices, with a particular focus on its wood bark. The bark harvested from the woody stems and trunk is often utilized for its specific therapeutic properties, serving as a key source of bioactive compounds. In many herbal formulations, the wood bark is processed to extract the essential elements necessary for its traditional healing applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cullenia ceylanica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Febrifuge.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Febrifuge | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |