Elaeocarpus sphaericus
Elaeocarpus sphaericus, commonly known as the Tamarind Ball or Sea Tamarind, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical coastal regions. Renowned for its unique seed pods, it offers significant therapeutic potential. Traditionally used in folk medicine, its various components possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties beneficial for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Elaeocarpus sphaericus
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under 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 is primarily distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Additionally, its range extends into the high-altitude environments of the East Himalaya. The species is also well-documented within the mountainous terrain of Nepal. Finally, its geographical presence continues through the diverse ecological zones of the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeocarpus sphaericus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, steroids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elaeocarpus sphaericus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiepileptic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiepileptic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeocarpus sphaericus has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, asthma, epilepsy, hypertension, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |