Palaquium grande
Palaquium grande · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Palaquium grande, scientifically known as Palaquium grande, is a majestic evergreen tree native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its high-quality timber and resin production, this species plays a vital role in forest ecosystems and holds significant traditional importance in regional medicinal practices and forestry.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Palaquium grandeDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Palaquium grande, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily confined to the tropical regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, this medicinal species can be found growing within the unique ecosystems of Sri Lanka. Because of this localized presence, it is considered an endemic component of the island's botanical diversity. Understanding this concentrated distribution is essential for the conservation of the species and its traditional uses.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Palaquium grande has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Palaquium grande has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |