Elaeocarpus fuscoides
Elaeocarpus fuscoides, commonly known as the Blackwood, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific rainforest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical properties, various parts of this species are traditionally utilized for their healing potential. Understanding its botanical characteristics is essential for exploring its role in ethnobotanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Elaeocarpus fuscoides
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeocarpus fuscoides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include elaeocarpenine, elaeocarpine, isoelaeocarpicine, isoelaeocarpine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| elaeocarpenine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elaeocarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoelaeocarpicine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoelaeocarpine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |