Kokoona zeylanica
Kokoona zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon Kokoona, is a versatile medicinal herb native to South Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various ailments. It serves as a vital natural resource, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and wellness.
- Scientific name: Kokoona zeylanica
- Family: Celastraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Kokoona zeylanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Celastrales and the family Celastraceae. It is further classified under 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 is found naturally across specific regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its primary geographical range includes the diverse landscapes of India. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the island nation of Sri Lanka. These two countries represent the core territories where the plant thrives in its native habitat. Consequently, its occurrence is closely tied to the ecological conditions found in these parts of South Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kokoona zeylanica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include demethylzeylasterone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| demethylzeylasterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kokoona zeylanica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |