Grewia bulot
Grewia bulot · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Grewia bulot, scientifically known as Grewia bulot, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in arid regions, its leaves, bark, and fruits are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Grewia bulotSources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Grewia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Grewia bulot has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Grewia bulot has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-Citral, 1,10-di-epi-cubenol, 1,8-Cineole, GERANIC ACID, citronellol isobutanoate.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-Citral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,10-di-epi-cubenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GERANIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellol isobutanoate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(E)-Citral
- Natural product research
1,10-di-epi-cubenol
- Natural product research
1,8-Cineole
- Natural product research
GERANIC ACID
- Natural product research
citronellol isobutanoate
- Natural product research
Conditions
Grewia bulot has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Natural product research
Preparations
Grewia bulot has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include essential oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oil | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oil
- Natural product research