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Eurycoma harmandiana

Eurycoma harmandiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Eurycoma longifolia, scientifically known as Eurycoma harmandiaana, is a powerful medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is widely used in traditional medicine to boost energy, enhance libido, and combat malaria. This versatile plant remains a cornerstone of natural health and vitality.

Family
Simaroubaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eurycoma harmandiana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is placed in the family Simaroubaceae. It is specifically identified under the genus Eurycoma.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Sapindales
Family Simaroubaceae
Genus Eurycoma

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, Eurycoma longifolia (commonly referred to as Eurycoma harmandiana in certain taxonomical contexts), exhibits a specific range within the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the tropical landscapes of Southeast Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing across the country of Cambodia. It also maintains a significant presence throughout the various terrains of Thailand. Furthermore, its geographical distribution extends into the forested areas of Vietnam.

Region Area
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Thailand
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Eurycoma harmandiana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Eurycoma harmandiana
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Phytochemistry
  2. Chemistry & biodiversity

Chemicals

Eurycoma harmandiana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 9-Hydroxycanthin-6-one, 9-Methoxycanthin-6-one, Canthin, Canthin-6-one.

Chemicals reported in Eurycoma harmandiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
9-Hydroxycanthin-6-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
9-Methoxycanthin-6-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Canthin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Canthin-6-one 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

9-Hydroxycanthin-6-one

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

9-Methoxycanthin-6-one

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Canthin

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Canthin-6-one

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Preparations

Eurycoma harmandiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include intact roots.

Preparations reported for Eurycoma harmandiana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Intact roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Intact roots

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity