Magnolia champaca
Magnolia champaca, commonly known as Champak, is a majestic evergreen tree celebrated for its fragrant, golden-yellow blossoms. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, its flowers and bark possess potent therapeutic properties, utilized to treat respiratory issues, skin ailments, and inflammation, making it a cornerstone of holistic healing and aromatherapy.
- Scientific name: Magnolia champaca
- Family: Magnoliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling within the family Magnoliaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Magnolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Magnoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Magnolia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several significant regions. In the Indian Subcontinent, it is notably found within the area of Assam. Its distribution extends into China, specifically covering the South-Central regions and Tibet. Furthermore, the species is present in the Western Indian Ocean, where it can be located in Mauritius. Finally, its reach includes the island of Réunion within the same oceanic territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Activities
Magnolia champaca has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiinflammatory, Antineoplastic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Magnolia champaca has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chronic diseases, inflammation, vascular permeability.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chronic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vascular permeability | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |