Lannea coromandelica
Lannea coroemandelica, commonly known as the Coromandel Lannea, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Lannea coromandelica
- Family: Anacardiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Sapindales and the family Anacardiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lannea, specifically as the species Lannea coroamandelica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Anacardiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lannea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it can be found specifically within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the country of Bangladesh. Finally, its range reaches into the Eastern Himalayan region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lannea coromandelica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate, caffeic acid, catechin, chlorogenic acid, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lannea coromandelica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lannea coromandelica has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, dysentery, gastric cancer, heart disease.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |