Elaeocarpus habbemensis
Elaeocarpus habbemensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Elaeocarpus habbemensis, is a rare medicinal plant indigenous to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, this species offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers are increasingly exploring its bioactive compounds for their ability to support wellness, highlighting its importance in traditional and modern ethnobotany.
- 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 habbemensisSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Oxalidales, it is classified under the family Elaeocarpaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined 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 native to the specific region known as Papuasia. Within this broad area, its presence is documented in New Guinea. The geographical range of Elaeocarpus habbemensis is therefore quite localized to this part of the world. Because it is tied to these specific territories, it remains a characteristic species of the local flora. Understanding this distribution helps researchers pinpoint where to find this medicinal plant in the wild.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Elaeocarpus habbemensis is characterized by its distinct growth form as a tree. This plant exhibits a structural development that is fundamentally woody, providing the necessary rigidity and permanence associated with arborescent species.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Elaeocarpus habbemensis 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 habbemensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include habbemines A, habbemines B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| habbemines A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| habbemines B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
habbemines A
- Journal of natural products
habbemines B
- Journal of natural products