Elaeocarpus dubius
Elaeocarpus dubius, commonly known as the Dubious Elaeocarpus, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical rainforests. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies. Its diverse phytochemical properties offer promising potential for developing therapeutic treatments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical research and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Elaeocarpus dubius
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 and the order Oxalidales, it is further categorized into the family Elaeocarpaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Elaeocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Oxalidales | WCVP |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elaeocarpus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution spans the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving towards the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found specifically in Assam. It also extends into the Indo-China region, where it is documented in Cambodia. Collectively, these locations highlight the widespread presence of Elaeocarpus dubius across various subtropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeocarpus dubius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cucurbitacin F.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cucurbitacin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |