Eurya acuminata
Eurya acuminata, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, belongs to the Theaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential in developing natural therapies for inflammation, oxidative stress, and antimicrobial applications.
- Scientific name: Eurya acuminata
- Family: Pentaphylacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Ericales and the family Pentaphylacaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eurya, specifically as the species Eurya acuminata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Pentaphylacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eurya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eurya acuminata, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 尾尖叶柃 (zh), 尾尖叶柃 (zh-cn), and 尾尖叶柃 (zh-hans), while it is also referred to as 锐叶柃木 (zh). In Taiwan, the specific designation used is 銳葉柃木 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 尾尖叶柃 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 銳葉柃木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 尾尖叶柃 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 尾尖叶柃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 锐叶柃木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尖叶柃 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central provinces as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its distribution extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically within the island of Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian subcontinent, the species can be found growing in the region of Assam. Additionally, its habitat includes the neighboring territory of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eurya acuminata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-dodec-3-en-1-ol, henicosan-1-ol, hexatriacontan-1-ol, octacosanoic acid, tricosan-1-ol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-dodec-3-en-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| henicosan-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexatriacontan-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| octacosanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tricosan-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eurya acuminata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eurya acuminata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancers, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |