Glyptopetalum calocarpum
Glyptopetalum calocarpum, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in various tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat diverse ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and the development of new therapeutics.
- Scientific name: Glyptopetalum calocarpum
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Glyptopetalum, specifically as the species Glyptopetalum calocarpum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glyptopetalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Glyptopetalum calocarpum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the woody climber, while in Chinese, it is known as 铁皮藤 (Tiěpí téng). In Malay, the species is identified as Akar kayu, and in Indonesian, it is called Akar kayu as well.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in the East Himalaya. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found throughout Thailand and Myanmar. Additionally, the species inhabits various island territories including the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of Glyptopetalum calocarpum.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Glyptopetalum calocarpum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lupenone, lupeol, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lupenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glyptopetalum calocarpum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fever.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |