billygoat-plum
Planchonia careya · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Billygoat-plum, scientifically known as Planchonia careya, is a versatile medicinal tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant—including the bark, leaves, and fruit—are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin disorders, digestive issues, and fever.
Names
Common Names
- billygoat-plum
- cockatoo-apple
- cocky-apple
- Billygoat Plum
- Cockatoo Apple
- Cocky Apple
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Planchonia careyaSynonyms
- Cumbia australis
- Planchonia crenata
- Careya australis
- Barringtonia careya
- Careya arborea var. australis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Ericales and falls into the family Lecythidaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Planchonia, specifically as the species Planchonia careya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Lecythidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Planchonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions. Within the Papuasia region, it can be found growing in New Guinea. In Australia, its distribution extends into the Northern Territory. It is also commonly documented throughout the state of Queensland. Finally, the species can be located as far west as Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Planchonia careya, is a medicinal tree whose therapeutic properties are primarily derived from its leaves. These leaves are typically characterized by an elliptical or oblong shape and are utilized in various traditional medicinal practices to treat diverse ailments. In many regional healing traditions, the leaves are processed to create decoctions or poultices, serving as vital components in remedies aimed at addressing inflammatory conditions or skin issues.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Planchonia careya has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Planchonia careya has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extracts | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |