Koompassia excelsa
Koompassia excelsa, commonly known as the Golden Canopy, is a revered medicinal plant celebrated for its potent healing properties. Found in lush tropical rainforests, its bark and leaves contain unique bioactive compounds used traditionally to reduce inflammation, support immune function, and promote overall vitality through natural herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Koompassia excelsa
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Koompassia, which contains the species Koompassia excelsa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Koompassia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. It also has a significant range across the Malesia zone, including the islands of Borneo and Sumatera. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the Malay Peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach extends to the Philippines within the Malesian archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Activities
Koompassia excelsa has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Koompassia excelsa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |