Dipterocarpus obtusifolius
Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in various tropical ecosystems, holds profound ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its unique bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat diverse ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and the development of therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Dipterocarpus obtusifolius
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Dipterocarpaceae and the genus Dipterocarpus. Its specific identification is determined by the species name Dipterocarpus obtusifolius.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dipterocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dipterocarpus obtusifolius, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Vietnam, it is commonly called Dầu trà beng, while in Thailand, it is known as เหียง. In Malaysia, the species is identified as Keruing beledu, and in Lithuania, it is termed Bukalapis sparnenis. Furthermore, in Chinese, the plant is referred to as 蛇螺羯布罗香.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Dầu trà beng | Wikidata |
| th | เหียง | Wikidata |
| ms | Keruing beledu | Wikidata |
| lt | Bukalapis sparnenis | Wikidata |
| zh | 蛇螺羯布罗香 | Wikidata |
| ms | Keruing beludu | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Keruing Beledu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the Indo-China region. It can be found growing naturally across several Southeast Asian nations, including Cambodia and Laos. Furthermore, its presence extends into the territories of Myanmar and Thailand. The species also inhabits the diverse landscapes of Vietnam. Together, these locations define the primary natural range for Dipterocarpus obtusifolius.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dipterocarpus obtusifolius has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6,7-dimethoxycoumarin, caryophyllene, copaene, decylaldehyde, elaidic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6,7-dimethoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copaene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decylaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elaidic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gurjunene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dipterocarpus obtusifolius has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cholangiocarcinoma, gastric cancer, gastrointestinal cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cholangiocarcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |