Elaeocarpus fuscoides
Elaeocarpus fuscoides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Elaeocarpus fuscoides, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to specific forest ecosystems. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this plant has long been utilized in traditional healing practices. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications in modern natural medicine.
- Family
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Elaeocarpus fuscoidesSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Oxalidales and the family Elaeocarpaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Elaeocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Oxalidales |
| Family | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Genus | Elaeocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is naturally found within the specific region of Papuasia. Its primary geographical distribution is centered in the large island of New Guinea. Within this tropical territory, the species occupies particular ecological niches. Due to this localized range, it is considered an endemic component of the local flora. Consequently, its presence is a unique characteristic of the New Guinean landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Elaeocharpus fuscoides is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree. It exhibits a consistently woody structure, possessing a firm and lignified stem typical of arborescent species within its family.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Elaeocarpus fuscoides has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Elaeocarpus fuscoides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Elaeocarpine, Isoelaeocarpine, elaeocarpenine, isoelaeocarpicine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Elaeocarpine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoelaeocarpine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elaeocarpenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoelaeocarpicine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Elaeocarpine
- Journal of natural products
Isoelaeocarpine
- Journal of natural products
elaeocarpenine
- Journal of natural products
isoelaeocarpicine
- Journal of natural products