Nauclea orientalis
Nauclea orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental Nauclea, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical Asian forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the tree are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to fever, offering valuable biochemical potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Nauclea orientalis
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further organized into the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Nauclea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nauclea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Its distribution extends significantly into the Indo-China region as well. Specifically, it is documented in the countries of Cambodia and Laos. Finally, the species also inhabits the tropical landscapes of Myanmar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Nauclea orientalis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include strictosamide, vincosamide, 10-hydroxyangustine, 10-hydroxystrictosamide, kelampayoside A.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| strictosamide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vincosamide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10-hydroxyangustine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 10-hydroxystrictosamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kelampayoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pumiloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosteryl beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nauclea orientalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |