Lithocarpus polystachyus
Lithocarpus polystachyus, commonly known as a species of stone oak, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, offering promising therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Lithocarpus polystachyus
- Family: Fagaceae
- 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. It is further classified within the order Fagales and the family Fagaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lithocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fagales | WCVP |
| Family | Fagaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lithocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lithocarpus polystachyuus, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context and regional nomenclature. In Chinese, it is most frequently identified by the names 多穗石栎 and 多穗柯, with the simplified forms 多穗石栎 and 多穗石栎 used specifically for zh-hans and zh-cn regions, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 多穗石栎 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 多穗石栎 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 多穗石栎 | Wikidata |
| zh | 多穗柯 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its distribution also extends into the mountainous terrains of the East Himalaya. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is present in the country of Cambodia. Finally, its habitat includes the forested areas of Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lithocarpus polystachyus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Trilobatin, beta-sitosterol, daucossterol, flavonoids, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trilobatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucossterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phloretin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phloridzin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phlorizin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lithocarpus polystachyus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, hypoglycemic effect, neuroinflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic effect | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |