Nephelium lappaceum
Nephelium lappaceum, commonly known as the nutmeg tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, its seeds and bark are utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, ranging from digestive issues to inflammatory conditions, offering valuable natural healing potential.
- Scientific name: Nephelium lappaceum
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, it is a member of the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Nephelium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nephelium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct tropical and subtropical regions. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Angola. Moving toward Asia, it can be found in various parts of China, specifically in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Additionally, the species inhabits the Indian Subcontinent, with documented occurrences in Sri Lanka. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nephelium lappaceum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside, siphonodin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside-7-O-alpha-L-rhamnopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| siphonodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nephelium lappaceum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiglycation, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiglycation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nephelium lappaceum has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella enterica, Streptococcus pyogenes.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella enterica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| creatinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycated serum protein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex virus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |