Mendong tree
Elaeocarpus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Mendong tree, scientifically known as Elaeocarpus, is a versatile tropical species valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Renowned in traditional healing, various parts of the tree are utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin conditions to digestive issues. Its unique bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ElaeocarpusSynonyms
- Lochneria
- Ganitrus
- Craspedum
- Acronodia
- Acrozus
- Adenodus
- Skidanthera
- Misipus
- Ayparia
- Perinka
- Cerea
- Beythea
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Acronodia
- Ganitrus
- Dicera
- Monocera
German:
- Ganiterbäume
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 is further categorized into the family Elaeocarpaceae. Ultimately, its specific 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across the Western Indian Ocean and parts of East Asia. Within the Western Indian Ocean region, it can be found growing in Mauritius, Madagascar, and Réunion. Its range also extends into China, where it is established in the South-Central territories. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the island province of Hainan. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion |
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Elaeocarpus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Natural product research