Neolitsea cassia
Neolitsea cassia, commonly known as the Cassia Laurel, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. Valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential. This plant is frequently studied for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a botanical treasure.
- Scientific name: Neolitsea cassia
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Laurales, it is further categorized into the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Neolitsea, specifically as the species Neolitsea cassia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Neolitsea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is prominently found throughout the country of India. Its presence is also noted in specific areas such as Assam and the island nation of Sri Lanka. Moving towards the Indo-China region, the species extends its range to include the Andaman Islands. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse ecological niche occupied by Neolitsea cassia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Neolitsea cassia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arabinose, galactose, galacturonic acid, glucose, glucuronic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galacturonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |