Sarcococca coriacea
Sarcococca coriacea, commonly known as the "leather-leaf" tree, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments. Modern pharmacological studies continue to explore its potential applications in developing new therapeutic agents for human health.
- Scientific name: Sarcococca coriacea
- Family: Buxaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Buxales and the family Buxaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Sarcococca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Buxales | WCVP |
| Family | Buxaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sarcococca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sarcococca coriacea, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the leatherleaf berry, while in Spanish, it is known as mora de monte, mora de monte negra, or mora de monte silvestre. In Portuguese, it is frequently called amora-de-monte or amora-silvestre.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is well-documented in India, Nepal, and the Assam region. It can also be found inhabiting the specific ecological zones of the East Himalaya. Additionally, the species extends its range into the South-Central parts of China. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across different subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sarcococca coriacea, utilizes various anatomical structures to support its medicinal properties and survival. The root system serves as a vital foundation, anchoring the plant into the soil while facilitating the absorption of essential nutrients and water necessary for its growth. Meanwhile, the leaves play a crucial role in photosynthesis, capturing sunlight to produce energy, and are often the primary parts studied for their specific bioactive compounds used in traditional medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sarcococca coriacea has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-nepapakistamine A, (-)-vaganine D.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-nepapakistamine A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-vaganine D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |