Engelhardia roxburghiana
Engelhardia roxburgii, commonly known as the Engelhardia tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to South and Southeast Asia. Valued in traditional medicine, its various parts—including bark and leaves—possess potent bioactive properties. It is primarily utilized for treating skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, showcasing its remarkable therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Engelhardia roxburghiana
- Family: Juglandaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fagales. Finally, it is a member of the family Juglandaceae and falls under the genus Engelhardia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Juglandaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Engelhardia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Engelhardia roxburgiana, is referred to by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is known as 黄杞 (zh), 黄杞叶 (zh), and is also identified using the simplified character forms 黄杞 (zh-hans), 黄杞 (zh-cn), and 黄杞 (zh). Additionally, in the Wuu language, it is called 黄杞 (wuu).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄杞 | Wikidata |
| wuu | 黄杞 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 黄杞 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄杞 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄杞叶 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假玉桂 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄杞皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄泡木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大树跌打 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑油换 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence also extends to the island of Taiwan within Eastern Asia. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the Assam region. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Engelhardia roxburghiana has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astilbin, engeletin, flavonoids, isoengeletin, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astilbin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| engeletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoengeletin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| naringenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Engelhardia roxburghiana has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |