Orophea enneandra
Orophea enneandra, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant, offers significant therapeutic potential within traditional healing practices. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its role in treating various ailments and advancing natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Orophea enneandra
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Magnoliales, falling into the family Annonaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Orophea, and species name, enneandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Orophea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Orophaea enneandra, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the White Silkwood, while in its native Australian context, it is often called the Silkwood. Among the various linguistic groups, it is known as Orophaea in some local dialects, and in certain specific contexts, it may be identified by names that reflect its distinctive timber or foliage characteristics.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the tropical regions of Malesia. Specifically, its presence can be found within the lush landscapes of Borneo. It also thrives across the diverse ecosystems of Jawa. Furthermore, the species extends its range to the island of Sulawesi. These locations highlight the specific geographical footprint of Orophea enneandra within the Malay Archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Orophoea enneandra, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in its biological processes and potential medicinal applications. These leaves serve as the main site for photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to fuel the plant's growth, while also housing the specific phytochemical compounds that are often studied for their therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Orophea enneandra has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-epieudesmin, (-)-eudesmin, (-)-phylligenin, polycerasoidol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-epieudesmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-eudesmin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-phylligenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polycerasoidol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Orophea enneandra has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Orophea enneandra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |