Kayea assamica
Kayea assamica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Kayea assamica, scientifically known as Kayea assamica, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the lush tropical forests of Northeast India. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal healing.
- Family
- Calophyllaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Vatica Imbricata · Mesua Assamica
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kayea assamicaSynonyms
- Vatica imbricata
- Mesua assamica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kayea assamica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Calophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Kayea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Calophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kayea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is primarily found in the state of Assam. Its range extends further into the Indo-China region, where it is documented in Myanmar. Additionally, the species is present within the Malesia zone, specifically located in Malaya. These varied locations highlight the plant's presence across diverse subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Kayea assamica, possesses various components that are of interest in traditional medicinal practices. The bark is a particularly significant part, often utilized for its specific therapeutic properties in local remedies. Additionally, the flower serves as another distinctive botanical feature of the species, contributing to its overall biological profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| flower | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kayea assamica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone, 2-Hydroxyxanthone, 5-Hydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-Hydroxyxanthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Hydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,7-Dihydroxyxanthone
- Phytochemistry
2-Hydroxyxanthone
- Phytochemistry
5-Hydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone
- Phytochemistry
Medicinal Uses
Kayea assamica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pancreatic cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| pancreatic cancer | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 70% EtOH extract of the flower | Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | Phytochemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |