Gmelina philippensis
Gmelina philippensis, commonly known as Yellow Physic, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, its leaves, bark, and roots possess potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This plant serves as a vital natural resource for treating various skin ailments and digestive disorders.
- Scientific name: Gmelina philippensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Gmelina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gmelina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gmelina philippensis, is referred to by various common names across different cultures and languages. In Thailand, it is called ซ้องแมว, while in Malayalam, it is known as ജിമെലീന ഫിലിപ്പെൻസിസ്. In the Philippines, the Tagalog name for this species is bulongan, and in Indonesia, it is called Wareng bintang. Additionally, in Japan, it is identified as キバナヨウラク.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | ซ้องแมว | Wikidata |
| ml | ജിമെലീന ഫിലിപ്പെൻസിസ് | Wikidata |
| tl | bulongan | Wikidata |
| id | Wareng bintang | Wikidata |
| ja | キバナヨウラク | Wikidata |
| zh | 菲律宾石梓 | Wikidata |
| zh | 四川石梓 | Wikidata |
| tl | alu-alupihan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central areas. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Bangladesh. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, spanning from Cambodia to the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range of Gmelina philippensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gmelina philippensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gmelina philippensis has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gmelina philippensis has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, neurodegenerative disease, neurodegenerative diseases, neurodegenerative disorders.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |