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
- Java dacryberry
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dacrycarpus imbricatusSynonyms
- Bracteocarpus imbricatus
- Podocarpus imbricatus
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.
| 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
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Daucosterol
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Ecdysterone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Hinokiflavone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Imbricataflavone A
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Podocarpusflavone A
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Robustaflavone
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
SANDARACOPIMARIC ACID
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
p-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica