Grewia bulot
Grewia bulot, commonly known as the velvet leaf, is a resilient medicinal shrub prized in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat digestive ailments and skin inflammations. Its nutrient-rich leaves and bark offer valuable bioactive compounds for natural healing processes.
- Scientific name: Grewia bulot
- Family: Malvaceae
- 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 is organized under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Grewia, specifically as the species Grewia bulot.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Grewia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Grewia bulot, is known by various names across different linguistic regions. In English, it is commonly referred to as the bulot, while in French, it is known as le bulot. In the local context of certain regions, it may also be referred to by names specific to its traditional medicinal uses.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Grewia bulot, possesses a very specific and localized range within Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China region. Specifically, its documented presence is found within the borders of Vietnam. Due to this limited occurrence, it is considered an endemic species to this particular geographic area. Consequently, understanding its environment in Vietnam is essential for studying its ecological role.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Grewia bulot, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its medicinal applications. These leaves are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In various traditional practices, the leaves serve as a vital part of the plant's profile, providing the necessary chemical constituents required for healing and wellness.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Grewia bulot has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-citral, 1,10-di-epi-cubenol, 1,8-cineole, citronellol isobutanoate, geranic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-citral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,10-di-epi-cubenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellol isobutanoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| geranic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Grewia bulot has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |