Lepisanthes rubiginosa
Lepisanthes rubiginosa, commonly known as the rusty-leaved Lepisanthes, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Native to tropical regions, it features unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Its leaves and bark are frequently utilized in decoctions to promote healing and support overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Lepisanthes rubiginosa
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Sapindaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Lepisanthes and the specific species Lepisanthes rubiginosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lepisanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lepisanthes rubiginosa, is known by various common names across different languages and regions. In Thailand, it is referred to as มะหวด (th), while in Aceh, it is called Klayu (ace). It is known as Pokok Mertajam (ms) in Malay, and in Japan, it is identified as マタジャムノキ (ja). Additionally, in the Telugu language, it is called ఇషిరాసి (te).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | มะหวด | Wikidata |
| ace | Klayu | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Mertajam | Wikidata |
| ja | マタジャムノキ | Wikidata |
| te | ఇషిరాసి | Wikidata |
| zh | 赤才 | Wikidata |
| bjn | Kalalayu | Wikidata |
| id | Kalalayu | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 赤才 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 赤才 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. Within China, it can be found specifically in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in Bangladesh and the Assam region. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the East Himalaya area. These varied locations highlight the broad ecological range of Lepisanthes rubiginosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | 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 |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Lepisanthes rubiginosa, utilizes its leaves as a key component in its medicinal profile. The leaves of this species are often sought after in traditional practices for their various bioactive compounds, which contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential. Depending on the specific traditional application, these leaves may be processed into decoctions or topical preparations to address different health concerns.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lepisanthes rubiginosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-isosafrole, safrole, t-muurolol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-isosafrole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| safrole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| t-muurolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lepisanthes rubiginosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, abscess.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscess | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |