Elaeocarpus floribundus
Elaeocarpus floribundus, commonly known as the Flowering Elaeocarpus, is a versatile medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic properties. Native to tropical regions, its leaves and bark contain bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Elaeocarpus floribundus
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Oxalidales. Finally, it is a member of the family Elaeocarpaceae and 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 wide geographical distribution across several distinct tropical regions. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it is specifically found in Mauritius. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species can be located within the Indo-China region, specifically around the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range of Elaeocarpus floribundus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeocarpus floribundus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gallic acid, epifriedelanol, fatty acids, fatty alcohols, friedelin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epifriedelanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| friedelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mearnsetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mearnsitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elaeocarpus floribundus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeocarpus floribundus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |