Saurauia vulcani
Saurauia vulcani · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Saurauia vulcani, scientifically known as Saurauia vulcani, is a remarkable medicinal plant indigenous to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its bioactive compounds offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Family
- Actinidiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Saurauia Setidens · Saurauia Polyantha · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Saurauia vulcaniSynonyms
- Saurauia setidens
- Saurauia polyantha
- Saurauia grandis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Ericales, it falls under the family Actinidiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Saurauia and the specific species Saurauia vulcanii.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Actinidiaceae |
| Genus | Saurauia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within the diverse tropical regions of the Malesia botanical zone. Its specific geographical distribution includes the area known as Malaya. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Sumatera. These locations represent the primary habitats where the species can be identified. Therefore, its range is concentrated within these specific Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Malaya |
| Malesia | Sumatera |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Saurauia vulcanii is characterized by its robust growth form as a tree, exhibiting a distinctly woody structure throughout its development. This plant is capable of reaching a significant stature, with a maximum plant height of approximately 20 m.
- Growth form :
- tree
- Plant height max:
- 20 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Saurauia vulcani has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research
Conditions
Saurauia vulcani has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Salmonella infection.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella infection | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Salmonella infection
- Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research