Dipterocarpus scaber
Dipterocarpus scaber · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dipterocarpus scaber, scientifically known as Dipterocarpus scaber, is a notable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this species is recognized for its unique phytochemical properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutics.
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dipterocarpus scaberSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Dipterocarpus scaber, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales. It is further categorized into the family Dipterocarpaceae and the genus Dipterocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus | Dipterocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat includes the northeastern state of Assam, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be found growing across the landscapes of Bangladesh. These two locations represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its distribution is relatively concentrated within these South Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Dipterocarpus scaber has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemicals
Dipterocarpus scaber has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Isoledene, Alloaromadendrene, Dipterocarpol, Sesquiterpenes, Spathulenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Isoledene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alloaromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dipterocarpol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sesquiterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spathulenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Isoledene
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Alloaromadendrene
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Dipterocarpol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Sesquiterpenes
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Spathulenol
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)