Yellow Mahogany
Epicharis parasitica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Yellow Mahogany, scientifically known as Epicharis parasitica, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various infections. This versatile species continues to be a subject of significant pharmacological research and interest.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- yellow-mahogany
- Yellow Mahogany
- langsat
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Epicharis parasiticaSynonyms
- Alliaria caulostachya
- Alliaria ramiflora
- Dysoxylum parasiticum
- Dysoxylum sericeum
- Epicharis longipetala
- Epicharis ramiflora
- Epicharis robinsonii
- Epicharis megalantha
- Lansium parasiticum
- Epicharis densevestita
- Epicharis brachypoda
- Epicharis caulostachya
- Epicharis hyacinthodora
- Epicharis leytensis
- Epicharis loheri
- Epicharis longicalicina
- Epicharis rumphii
- Epicharis schiffneri
- Dysoxylum speciosum
- Dysoxylum longicalicinum
- Alliaria speciosa
- Piptosaccos hypophyllantha
- Guarea cauliflora
- Guarea sericea
- Melia parasitica
- Epicharis calliantha
- Epicharis cauliflora
- Epicharis longiflora
- Epicharis sericea
- Epicharis speciosa
- Dysoxylum callianthum
- Dysoxylum caulostachyum
- Dysoxylum densevestitum
- Dysoxylum fissum
- Dysoxylum loheri
- Dysoxylum leytense
- Dysoxylum longiflorum
- Dysoxylum longipetalum
- Dysoxylum megalanthum
- Dysoxylum novoguineeuse
- Dysoxylum ramiflorum
- Dysoxylum robinsonii
- Dysoxylum roemeri
- Dysoxylum richardsonianum
- Dysoxylum schiffneri
- Dysoxylum rumphii
- Dysoxylum brachypodum
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 in the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Epicharis, specifically as the species Epicharis parasitica.
| 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 widespread distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted within Taiwan. Moving into the Malesia region, it can be found across the diverse landscapes of Borneo and Jawa. Its range further extends through the Lesser Sunda Islands. Finally, the species is also documented inhabiting the Malay Peninsula.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Epicharis parasitica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ERUCAMIDE, Oleamide.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ERUCAMIDE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleamide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ERUCAMIDE
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Oleamide
- Journal of ethnopharmacology