Epicharis cumingiana
Epicharis cumingiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Epicharis cumingiana, scientifically known as Epicharis cumingiana, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers significant bioactive compounds capable of addressing various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Epicharis cumingianaSynonyms
- Alliaria cauliflora
- Hartighsea cauliflora
- Dysoxylum cumingianum
- Dysoxylum siargaoense
- Dysoxylum triangulare
- Dysoxylum testaceum
- Epicharis pyriformis
- Epicharis siargaoensis
- Epicharis triangularis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Epicharis, specifically as the species Epicharis cumingiana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Epicharis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia and Oceania. In Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia region, it can be found spanning across the Philippines and the island of Sulawesi. Furthermore, the species extends its reach to the Lesser Sunda Islands. Finally, its habitat includes the Maluku archipelago, completing its diverse range across these maritime territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Epicharis cumingiana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Chemicals
Epicharis cumingiana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cumingianoside A, Cumingianoside C, Cumingianoside M, Cumingianoside P, Cumingianoside Q.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cumingianoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cumingianoside C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cumingianoside M | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cumingianoside P | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cumingianoside Q | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cumingianoside A
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Cumingianoside C
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Cumingianoside M
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Cumingianoside P
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Cumingianoside Q
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Activities
Epicharis cumingiana has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiplasmodial
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology
Cytotoxic
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Preparations
Epicharis cumingiana has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include cytotoxic fraction from the leaves, leaves, rt.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic fraction from the leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rt | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic fraction from the leaves
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Leaves
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Rt
- Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology