Libocedrus chevalieri
Libocedrus chevalieri, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its potential in modern therapeutic developments and wellness.
- Scientific name: Libocedrus chevalieri
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Native range: Pacific
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Pinidae and the order Pinales, it is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Its scientific classification is completed by its placement in the genus Libocecedrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Pinidae | WCVP |
| Order | Pinales | WCVP |
| Family | Cupressaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Libocedrus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Libocedrus chevalieri, is identified in Persian by the common name سرو اشکدانهای شوالیه (fa: سرو اشکدانهای شوالیه).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | سرو اشکدانهای شوالیه | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Libocedrus chevalieri, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. It is primarily found within the unique ecosystems of the Southwestern Pacific region. Within this vast oceanic area, its distribution is strictly confined to the island of New Caledonia. This endemic nature means it does not occur naturally in any other part of the world. Consequently, protecting its specific habitat in New Caledonia is essential for the survival of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Libocedrus chevalieri, is a medicinal species where the bark serves as a significant component for therapeutic applications. In traditional practices, the bark is often harvested to extract bioactive compounds that contribute to its healing properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Libocedrus chevalieri has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3beta-hydroxyilicic alcohol, 5-methoxy-4-epipodophyllotoxin, 5-methoxypodophyllotoxin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3beta-hydroxyilicic alcohol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-methoxy-4-epipodophyllotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-methoxypodophyllotoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Libocedrus chevalieri has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |