Eucorymbia alba
Eucorymbia alba, commonly known as White Euclerya, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Native to specific tropical regions, it is traditionally used in holistic practices to support wellness. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Eucorymbia alba
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales. Finally, it falls into the family Apocynaceae and the genus Eucorymbia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eucorymbia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Eucorymbia alba, is frequently referred to by its simplified common name in certain linguistic contexts; specifically, in the Dutch language, it is known as Eucorymbia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Eucorymbia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Eucorymbia alba, possesses a specific distribution within the Malesian botanical region. Its presence is documented across several key islands and peninsulas in Southeast Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing in the lush environments of Borneo. The species also inhabits the diverse landscapes of Malaya. Furthermore, its geographical range extends to the island of Sumatera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eucorymbia alba has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PA.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |