Dryobalanops aromatica
Indonesian kapur
Dryobalanops aromatica, commonly known as the aromatic olopan, is a significant medicinal tree native to the tropical forests of South Asia. Renowned for its resinous bark and aromatic properties, it is extensively utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Dryobalanops aromatica
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dryobalanops aromatica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malvales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Dipterocarpaceae and is situated within the genus Dryobalanops.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dryobalanops | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dryobalanops aromatica, is recognized by various regional common names depending on the language and location. In Korean, it is called 용뇌수 (yongnoesu), while in Chinese, it is referred to as 龍腦香 (lóngnáoxiāng). In Japanese, the name used is リュウノウジュ (ryūnouju). Moving to Southeast Asia, the species is known as Kapur barus in Malay (ms) and is called Barus in Indonesian (id).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ko | 용뇌수 | Wikidata |
| zh | 龍腦香 | Wikidata |
| ja | リュウノウジュ | Wikidata |
| ms | Kapur barus | Wikidata |
| id | Barus | Wikidata |
| bo | ག་བུར་ | Wikidata |
| en | Indonesian kapur | Wikidata |
| en | Malayan camphor | Wikidata |
| ko | 용뇌 | Wikidata |
| zh | 冰片 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse tropical landscapes within the Malesia botanical region. Its specific geographical distribution spans several key islands and peninsulas across Southeast Asia. Most notably, it can be found growing in the lush rainforests of Borneo. It is also widely distributed throughout the Malay Peninsula, known as Malaya. Additionally, the species is prevalent across the island of Sumatera, contributing to the region's rich biodiversity.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dryobalanops aromatica, commonly known as camphor, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in its medicinal profile. The leaves are typically elliptic or lanceolate in shape and are characterized by their aromatic properties, often releasing a distinct scent when crushed. In traditional herbal practices, these leaves are frequently employed for their therapeutic potential, often used in various preparations to exploit their natural essential oils and bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dryobalanops aromatica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Camphor, camphor, sodium, vaticanol B.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| camphor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sodium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vaticanol B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dryobalanops aromatica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Dengue fever, Hepatitis C Virus, antioxidants.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dengue fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatitis C Virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |