Lansium domesticum
Lansium domesticum, commonly known as Langsat or Duku, is a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. Beyond its delicious, translucent fruit, this plant holds significant medicinal value. Traditionally, its various parts are utilized in herbal remedies to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Lansium domesticum
- Family: Meliaceae
- 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 Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lansium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lansium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Lansium domesticum, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the Indo-China region. It can be found growing within the borders of Cambodia and Laos. Additionally, its natural range extends into the territories of Myanmar and Thailand. The species also populates various areas throughout Vietnam. Consequently, these five nations represent the primary locations for this medicinal plant in Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
Activities
Lansium domesticum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lansium domesticum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |