Kayea assamica
Kayea assamica, commonly known as the Assam Kayea, is a significant medicinal plant native to the lush regions of Northeast India. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable bioactive compounds that hold immense potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Kayea assamica
- Family: Calophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 |
Chemicals
Kayea assamica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,7-dihydroxyxanthone, 2-hydroxyxanthone, 5-hydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,7-dihydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-hydroxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-1-methoxyxanthone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pancreatic cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |