Horsfieldia spicata
Horsfieldia spicata, commonly known as a medicinal shrub within the Illicium family, is native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique botanical properties offer significant potential for developing new therapeutic pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Horsfieldia spicata
- Family: Myristicaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It further falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales. Finally, it is a member of the family Myristicaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Horsfieldia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Myristicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Horsfieldia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Horsfieldia spicata, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic context of its native regions. In Indonesian, it is commonly referred to as Kayu Putih (though this name is shared with several other species), while in Malay, it is known as Pokok Putih. These names often reflect the local botanical classifications used by communities that utilize its medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is a specific botanical species with a very limited natural range. It is primarily found within the diverse ecosystems of the Malesia region. More specifically, its presence is documented in the Maluku islands of Indonesia. This localized distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular area. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of the Maluku archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
Activities
Horsfieldia spicata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Horsfieldia spicata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |