Phaleria capitata
Suwa-suwa wood
Phaleria capitaata, commonly known as Mahkota Dewa, is a medicinal plant native to Indonesia. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, its fruits and leaves are widely used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, offering a natural approach to holistic health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Phaleria capitata
- Family: Thymelaeaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Phaleria capitaata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malvales. It is a member of the family Thymelaeaceae and falls under the genus Phaleria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phaleria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phaleria capitaata, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 头花皇冠果, 擂鼓簕, or 皇冠果, while in Indonesia, it is commonly called suwa-suwa, a name that is also utilized in English as suwa-suwa wood.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 头花皇冠果 | Wikidata |
| zh | 擂鼓簕 | Wikidata |
| zh | 皇冠果 | Wikidata |
| id | suwa-suwa | Wikidata |
| en | suwa-suwa wood | Wikidata |
| en | suwa-suwa | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in Sri Lanka. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Malesia region, encompassing several distinct island groups and peninsulas. Specifically, it can be found in Borneo, Jawa, and the Maluku islands. Additionally, its habitat extends to the Malay Peninsula within the Malesian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |