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Gymnosporia wallichiana

Gymnosporia wallichiana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Gymnaporia wallichiana, scientifically known as Gymnosporia wallichiana, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally used in Ayurvedic practices to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a natural remedy rooted in ancient botanical wisdom.

Family
Celastraceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Celastrus Wallichianus · Euonymus Rigidus · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Gymnosporia wallichiana

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Celastrales, specifically within the family Celastraceae. Finally, its taxonomic designation is completed by its placement in the genus Gymnosporia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Celastrales
Family Celastraceae
Genus Gymnosporia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat spans across several countries, including India, where it grows in various local ecosystems. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the territories of Pakistan. It also maintains a presence within the geographical boundaries of Bangladesh. Collectively, these regions define the core range for the medicinal distribution of Gymnosporya wallichiaana.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Gymnosporia wallichiana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Tingenone.

Chemicals reported in Gymnosporia wallichiana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
BETA-SITOSTEROL 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tingenone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

BETA-SITOSTEROL

  1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Tingenone

  1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Activities

Gymnosporia wallichiana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Gymnosporia wallichiana
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

  1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica

Preparations

Gymnosporia wallichiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include callus tissue.

Preparations reported for Gymnosporia wallichiana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Callus tissue 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Callus tissue

  1. Acta poloniae pharmaceutica