Elaeocarpus mastersii
Elaeocarpus mastersii, commonly known as Masters' Elaeocarpus, is a significant medicinal plant native to Australia. Renowned for its dense timber and distinctive fruit, it possesses unique phytochemical properties. Traditional practitioners value its various extracts for therapeutic potential, offering promising insights into natural treatments for diverse health conditions and ailments.
- Scientific name: Elaeocarpus mastersii
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Elaeocarpus mastersii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Oxalidales. Finally, its taxonomic placement concludes within 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, Elaeocarpus mastersii, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the Malesian region. It is primarily found within the diverse tropical landscapes of Borneo. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the Malay Peninsula, commonly referred to as Malaya. The species also populates the lush island of Sumatera. Together, these locations define the core geographical range of this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeocarpus mastersii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cucurbitacin D, cucurbitacin F.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cucurbitacin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cucurbitacin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elaeocarpus mastersii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |