Ochna integerrima
Ochna integerrima, commonly known as the Wild Almond, is a resilient shrub valued in traditional medicine. Native to various African regions, its leaves and roots are utilized to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations. This plant serves as a vital botanical resource in ethnopharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Ochna integerrima
- Family: Ochnaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ochna integerrima, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. It is further classified into the family Ochnaceae and the genus Ochna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Ochnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ochna | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the Hainan province as well as across China Southeast. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically located in Assam and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is documented within the Indo-China region, including the Andaman Islands. These varied locations highlight the plant's preference for these particular tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ochna integerrima has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2",3"-dihydroochnaflavone 7"-O-methyl ether, 6-gamma,gamma-dimethylallyltaxifolin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2",3"-dihydroochnaflavone 7"-O-methyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-gamma,gamma-dimethylallyltaxifolin 7-O-beta-D-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |