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Java dacryberry

Dacrycarpus imbricatus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Java dacryberry, scientifically known as Dacrycarpus imbricaatus, is a rare medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it is traditionally utilized in various holistic practices. Understanding its chemical composition and therapeutic potential offers valuable insights into its role in supporting natural wellness.

Family
Podocarpaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Java Dacryberry
Scientific synonyms
Bracteocarpus Imbricatus · Podocarpus Imbricatus

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dacrycarpus imbricatus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Pinidae, it is classified under the order Pinales. Finally, it is a member of the family Podocarpaceae and falls under the genus Dacrycarpus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Pinidae WCVP
Order Pinales WCVP
Family Podocarpaceae WCVP
Genus Dacrycarpus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it can be found across the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Its range extends further into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically inhabiting parts of Cambodia. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Laos. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal species thrives.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Borneo WCVP
Malesia Jawa WCVP

Chemicals

Dacrycarpus imbricatus has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-Nonacosanone, BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, Ecdysterone, Hinokiflavone.

Chemicals reported in Dacrycarpus imbricatus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
10-Nonacosanone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ecdysterone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hinokiflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Imbricataflavone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Podocarpusflavone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Robustaflavone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SANDARACOPIMARIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

10-Nonacosanone

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Daucosterol

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Ecdysterone

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Hinokiflavone

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Imbricataflavone A

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Podocarpusflavone A

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Robustaflavone

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

SANDARACOPIMARIC ACID

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

p-Hydroxybenzoic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica