Elaeocarpus sylvestris
Elaeocarpus sylvestris, commonly known as the Wild Elaeocarpus, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this species are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable ethnobotanical insights.
- Scientific name: Elaeocarpus sylvestris
- Family: Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Oxalidales, it falls under the family Elaeocarpaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Elaeocarpus, which includes the species Elaeocarpus sylvestris.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within East and Southeast Asia. In China, its distribution spans across the South-Central regions and the Southeast provinces. It is also notably found on the tropical island of Hainan. Moving beyond Chinese borders, the species extends into the Indo-China region. Specifically, its presence is well-documented within the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elaeocarpus sylvestris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gallic acid, quercetin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elaeocarpus sylvestris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elaeocarpus sylvestris has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, Alzheimer's disease, antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |