Jeffreycia zeylanica
Jeffreycia zeylanica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Jeffreycia zeylanica, is a rare medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is recognized in ethnobotanical studies for its potential bioactive compounds. Researchers continue to explore its chemical profile to unlock new possibilities in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jeffreycia zeylanicaDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Jeffreycia zeylanica, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical presence is concentrated entirely within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is indigenous to the island nation of Sri Lanka. This restricted distribution suggests that the plant is endemic to this particular region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions found in Sri Lankan habitats.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Jeffreycia zeylanica 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
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Jeffreycia zeylanica has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol/dichloromethane extract (MDE).
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol/dichloromethane extract (mde) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol/dichloromethane extract (mde)
- Journal of ethnopharmacology