Sandoricum koetjape
Santol
Sandoricum koetjape, commonly known as santol, is a versatile tropical fruit tree native to Southeast Asia. Beyond its delicious, fleshy pulp, various parts of the plant hold significant medicinal value. Its leaves, bark, and seeds are traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Sandoricum koetjape
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Sandoricum koetjape, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. It is further distinguished by its placement within the genus Sandoricum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sandoricum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Sandoricum koetjape, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Portuguese and Polish, it is commonly referred to as Santol, while in the Pamangan language, it is known as Santul. It is also called Сантол in Udmurt and is referred to as Sentul in Sundanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Santol | Wikidata |
| pam | Santul | Wikidata |
| pl | Santol | Wikidata |
| udm | Сантол | Wikidata |
| su | Sentul | Wikidata |
| ru | Сантол | Wikidata |
| en | Santol | Wikidata |
| lbe | Сантол | Wikidata |
| th | กระท้อน | Wikidata |
| ca | Santol | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions in Asia and the Indian Ocean. Within the Western Indian Ocean, its presence is noted in the Seychelles. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found in Sri Lanka. Its distribution extends into Indo-China, specifically encompassing the Andaman Islands. Furthermore, the plant is native to the mainland areas of Cambodia and Laos.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Santol, utilizes various components for medicinal purposes, particularly its stems and stem bark. The stems serve as the structural foundation of the tree, while the stem bark is often the most significant part harvested for its therapeutic potential. In traditional medicine, extracts or decoctions derived from the stem bark are frequently employed to treat specific ailments, leveraging the natural bioactive compounds stored within the woody tissues.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sandoricum koetjape has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include koetjapic acid, (+)-spathulenol, (-)-alloaromadendrene, (-)-caryophyllene oxide, 3-oxo-olean-12-en-29-oic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| koetjapic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-alloaromadendrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-caryophyllene oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-oxo-olean-12-en-29-oic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Koetjapic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| katonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sandoricum koetjape has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiangiogenic, Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiangiogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sandoricum koetjape has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include DNA damage, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| DNA damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |