Ehretia acuminata
Ehretiia acuminata, commonly known as the "Tree of Life" in some regions, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical climates. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Ehretia acuminata
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Ehrétia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ehretia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across both the Indian Ocean and parts of East Asia. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in Mauritius and Réunion. Its distribution continues into China, specifically within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Furthermore, the species is documented to occur in Eastern Asia, particularly in Japan. This wide dispersal highlights the plant's adaptability to different tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ehretia acuminata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acid esters, glycosides, lignans, saponins, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acid esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ehretia acuminata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant, antispasmodic effects, antiviral, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antispasmodic effects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |