Kokoona ochracea
Kokoona ochracea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Kokoona ochracea, scientifically known as Kokoona ochracea, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, this species offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Understanding its chemical composition and biological activities is essential for exploring its role in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ardisia Ochracea
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kokoona ochraceaSynonyms
- Ardisia ochracea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kokoona ochracea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Celastrales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Celastraceae and is situated within the genus Kokoona.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Celastrales | WCVP |
| Family | Celastraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kokoona | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Kokoona ochracea, exhibits a specific range within the Malesia region. Its natural habitat can be found across the island of Borneo. Additionally, its geographical presence extends into the Malay Peninsula. The species also inhabits various parts of the Philippines. These locations collectively define its tropical distribution throughout Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Kokoona ochracea, utilizes its stem bark as a significant component in traditional medicinal practices. The bark, harvested from the woody stems of the plant, contains specific bioactive compounds that are often extracted for their therapeutic properties. In various regional applications, this particular part of the plant is processed to serve as a remedy, highlighting the importance of the stem bark in the overall medicinal profile of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Kokoona ochracea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Salaspermic acid, Tingenone, celastrol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Salaspermic acid | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tingenone | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| celastrol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |