Pittosporum napaulense
Pittosporum napaulense, commonly known as Napaule, is a significant medicinal plant indigenous to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat inflammation and skin ailments. Exploring its phytochemical composition offers promising insights into developing new natural pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Pittosporum napaulense
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Apiales and the family Pittosporaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pittosporum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pittosporaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pittosporum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pittosporum napaulense, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is frequently called 海桐树, while more specific botanical designations include 滇藏海桐, 滇臧海桐, and 滇藏海桐, which are used across different linguistic standards such as zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 滇藏海桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 滇藏海桐 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 滇藏海桐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇臧海桐 | Wikidata |
| zh | 海桐树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 尼泊尔海桐 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central areas as well as in Tibet. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically spanning the region of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to grow throughout Bangladesh. Finally, its range encompasses the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pittosporum napaulense, is a significant medicinal species where the bark is the primary part utilized for its therapeutic properties. The bark is traditionally harvested and processed to extract compounds believed to possess various medicinal benefits, often used in folk medicine to treat different ailments. Due to the importance of this specific component, sustainable harvesting practices are essential to ensure the plant's continued availability and health.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pittosporum napaulense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Borapetoside B, Kanzonol R, Malabaricone C, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Borapetoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kanzonol R | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malabaricone C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pittosporum napaulense has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |