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Varavalli

Getonia floribunda · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Varavalli, scientifically known as Getonia floribunda, is a significant medicinal shrub native to the tropical regions of India. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional Ayurvedic practices to treat various ailments, particularly those involving skin disorders, inflammation, and digestive issues, showcasing its profound botanical importance.

Family
Combretaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Varavalli
Scientific synonyms
Calycopteris Nutans · Calycopteris Nutans Var. Glabriuscula · 4 more

Names

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Getonia floribunda

Synonyms

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 further organized under the order Myrtales and the family Combretaceae. Finally, the species is categorized within the genus Getonia.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Myrtales WCVP
Family Combretaceae WCVP
Genus Getonia WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is specifically found in the South-Central areas. Its presence is also noted throughout the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, and the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species can be located within the Indo-China region, specifically on the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight the wide ecological range of Gnetum floribundum.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indo-China Andaman Is. WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Getonia floribunda, is utilized in traditional medicine through its specific components, most notably the dried leaves. When these leaves are harvested and dried, they are often processed into powders or infusions to extract their bioactive compounds. The use of the dried leaves is a common practice in herbal preparations, ensuring that the botanical material is stable and easy to store for therapeutic applications.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Getonia floribunda has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, Calyflorenone A, Calyflorenone B, GAMMA-SITOSTEROL, Methyl ether.

Chemicals reported in Getonia floribunda
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Calyflorenone A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Calyflorenone B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
GAMMA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methyl ether 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neocalycopterone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Penduletin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
TETRATETRACONTANE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Triterpene lupeol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid

  1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Calyflorenone A

  1. Journal of natural products

Calyflorenone B

  1. Journal of natural products

GAMMA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Methyl ether

  1. Journal of natural products

Neocalycopterone

  1. Journal of natural products

Penduletin

  1. Journal of natural products

TETRATETRACONTANE

  1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Triterpene lupeol

  1. Applied biochemistry and biotechnology

Activities

Getonia floribunda has 4 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimitotic, Cytotoxic, Hepatoprotective.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antifungal Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antimitotic Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective Applied biochemistry and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
dried leaves Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆