Oroxylum indicum
Oroxylum indicum, commonly known as Indian Camphor Tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, particularly oxylipin derivatives, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various infections, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Oroxylum indicum
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Oroxylum indicum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. It is further categorized into the family Bignoniaceae and the genus Oroxylum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oroxylum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Oroxylum indicum, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic traditions. In Chinese, it is known as 木蝴蝶 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and Cantonese (zh-hk). In Portuguese, it is referred to as Ababangai, while in Malayalam, its common name is പലകപ്പയ്യാനി.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 木蝴蝶 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 木蝴蝶 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 木蝴蝶 | Wikidata |
| pt | Ababangai | Wikidata |
| ml | പലകപ്പയ്യാനി | Wikidata |
| mr | टेंटू | Wikidata |
| ne | टटेलो | Wikidata |
| az | Hind oroksilumu | Wikidata |
| th | เพกา | Wikidata |
| lt | Indinis ormedis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Additionally, the species can be located across the landscape of Bangladesh. Finally, it inhabits the mountainous regions of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Oroxylum indicum, is highly valued in traditional medicine for the various therapeutic properties found within its different anatomical structures. The medicinal efficacy is often derived from the stem bark and the root bark, which are frequently processed to extract bioactive compounds. Additionally, the leaves are commonly utilized in herbal preparations, while the large, distinctive fruits serve as a significant component in traditional formulations. Beyond these specific areas, the general bark of the tree contains essential phytochemicals that contribute to its overall healing potential.- Total parts
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 19
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| young fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stembark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Oroxylum indicum has 43 reported phytochemicals identified across 65 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chrysin, baicalein, flavonoids, oroxylin A, baicalin.
- Total chemicals
- 43
- Scientific sources
- 65
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chrysin | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| baicalein | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| oroxylin A | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| baicalin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Baicalein | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Baicalein -7-O-diglucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Oroxylum indicum has 21 reported activities identified across 45 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Cardioprotective.
- Total activities
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 45
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Anticancer | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cardioprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oroxylum indicum has 45 reported medicinal uses identified across 60 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, inflammation, cancer, jaundice, arthritis.
- Total uses
- 45
- Scientific sources
- 60
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gout | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Liver cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |