suwa-suwa wood
Phaleria capitata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
suwa-suwa wood, scientifically known as Phaleria capitata, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in holistic remedies to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This botanical treasure offers significant pharmacological potential for modern integrative medicine and wellness.
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phaleria capitataSynonyms
- Phaleria blumei
- Phaleria cumingii
- Drimyspermum cauliflorum
- Drimyspermum cumingianum
- Drimyspermum cumingii
- Drimyspermum blumei
- Drimyspermum phaleria
- Drimyspermum urens
- Phaleria dubiosa
- Phaleria urens
- Phaleria cauliflora
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Genus | Phaleria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Maluku |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
| Papuasia | New Guinea |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Phaleria capitata is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that reaches a maximum plant height of 9 m. This species is fundamentally terrestrial in its ecological habit, functioning as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte. In terms of its structural support and climbing tendencies, the plant exhibits self-supporting characteristics, categorized as both a self-supporting liana/vine and a self-supporting obligatory/facultative climber. Its physical structure is defined by a permanent woody composition, distinguishing it from non-woody or herbaceous species.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Plant height max:
- 9 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Phaleria capitata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Mangiferin, Palmitoyl, Tetracosanol, oleoyl.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Mangiferin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmitoyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tetracosanol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleoyl | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Mangiferin
- Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Palmitoyl
- Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Tetracosanol
- Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
oleoyl
- Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin