Drypetes littoralis
Drypetes littoralis, commonly known as the coastal drypetes, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to tropical coastal ecosystems. Valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Research highlights its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, making it a vital subject in ethnobotanical studies worldwide.
- Scientific name: Drypetes littoralis
- Family: Putranjivaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Putranjivaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Drypetes, specifically as the species Drypetes littoralis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Putranjivaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Drypetes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several tropical regions in Asia. Within Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted in Taiwan. The species is widely distributed throughout the Malesia region, spanning multiple island groups. Specifically, it can be found in Borneo, Jawa, and the Philippines. Additionally, its habitat extends to the island of Sulawesi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Drypetes littoralis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amentoflavone, boehmenan D.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boehmenan D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |