Polyalthia evecta
Polyalthia evecta, commonly known as the Evecta or Evergreen Polyalthia, is a versatile medicinal shrub celebrated in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its bioactive properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is frequently utilized to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and provide antioxidant benefits within various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Polyalthia evecta
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Polyalthia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Polyalthia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Polyalthia evecta, is identified by the common name បាតផ្តិល in Khmer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| km | បាតផ្តិល | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the Indo-China region. Within this expansive area, it can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Cambodia. Its natural habitat also extends into the diverse ecosystems of Laos. Furthermore, the species is widely documented across various parts of Thailand. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes the forested terrains of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Polyalthia evecta, possesses various botanical structures, though its medicinal applications are often linked to specific components. While the foliage and bark are frequently studied, the roots serve as a vital part of the plant's biological system, anchoring it firmly into the soil to absorb essential nutrients and water. In many traditional herbal practices, different parts of the Polyalthia genus are utilized, and the roots specifically may hold significant phytochemical properties that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Polyalthia evecta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-(2-furyl)pentacosa-7,9-diyne, 19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5,7-diynoic acid, 19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5-ynoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-(2-furyl)pentacosa-7,9-diyne | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5,7-diynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 19-(2-furyl)nonadeca-5-ynoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |