Erythrophleum teysmannii
Erythrophleum teysmannii, commonly known as the Teysmann's Erythrophleum, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties is essential for exploring its potential therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Erythrophleum teysmannii
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 order Fabales, it is further categorized into the family Fabaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is defined by the genus Erythrophleum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Erythrophleum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Erythrophleum teysmannii, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic groups. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Teysmann's Erythrophleum, while in its native Indonesian context, it is known as ranti. Within the local linguistic landscape of Indonesia, it is also called ranti mawar and ranti kuku.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Erythrophleum teysmannii, possesses a specific geographical range within the Southeast Asian region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China territory. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the country of Cambodia. Additionally, its presence extends into the neighboring nation of Thailand. These specific locations define the known environmental habitat for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Erythrophleum teysmannii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Erythrophleum teysmannii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |