Pittosporum tetraspermum
Pittosporum tetraspermum, commonly known as the Four-seeded Pittosporum, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to various subtropical regions. Highly valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark possess significant therapeutic properties, often utilized for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects to treat diverse ailments and promote overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Pittosporum tetraspermum
- Family: Pittosporaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Pittosporaceae and the genus Pittosporum. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the species name Pittosporum tetraspremum.
| 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, scientifically known as Pittosporum tetraspermum, is recognized by its local common name in Malayalam as കച്ചപ്പട്ട.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | കച്ചപ്പട്ട | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. It also maintains a presence throughout the island nation of Sri Lanka. Moving toward the Indo-China region, the species extends its reach into Vietnam. Consequently, its distribution spans diverse territories from South Asia to Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pittosporum tetraspermum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include isosteviol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| isosteviol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pittosporum tetraspermum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pittosporum tetraspermum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus niger, Candida albicans, E. coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus epidermidis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |