Haematocarpus validus
Haematocarpus validus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Haematocarpus validus, scientifically known as Haematocarpus validus, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its therapeutic potential, particularly for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
- Family
- Menispermaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fibraurea Haematocarpus · Haematocarpus Thomsonii · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Haematocarpus validusSynonyms
- Fibraurea haematocarpus
- Haematocarpus thomsonii
- Haematocarpus comptus
- Baterium validum
- Haematocarpus incusus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Haematocarpus validus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the family Menispermaceae and is situated within the genus Haematocarpus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Menispermaceae |
| Genus | Haematocarpus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the states of Assam and throughout the East Himalaya range. Its presence also extends into the nation of Bangladesh, further establishing its footprint in the subcontinent. Moving toward the Indo-China region, the species is documented inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Additionally, the plant's range reaches into the mainland forests of Laos.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Haematocarpus validus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sinomenine, quinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sinomenine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sinomenine
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quinic acid
- Biotechnology & genetic engineering reviews
Activities
Haematocarpus validus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hepatoprotective
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