Exocarpos latifolius
Exocarpos latifolius, commonly known as the Broad-leaved Exocarpos, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to specific arid regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern research into its bioactive compounds and healing capabilities.
- Scientific name: Exocarpos latifolius
- Family: Santalaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Santalales and the family Santalaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Exocarpos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Santalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Exocarpos | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is native to the diverse tropical regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its geographical range includes the large island of Borneo, where it thrives in specific forest habitats. It is also widely distributed across Jawa and throughout the various islands of the Lesser Sunda archipelago. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Maluku islands, extending its presence across the Indonesian maritime landscape. Finally, its distribution reaches northward into the Philippines, marking a broad coverage across Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Exocarpos latifolius has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidant activity, flavonoids, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Exocarpos latifolius has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Exocarpos latifolius has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |