Scaphium affine
Scaphium affine, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in tropical regions, is highly regarded for its diverse therapeutic applications. Primarily used in traditional medicine, various parts of this species are utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and fever, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare developments.
- Scientific name: Scaphium affine
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 is organized into the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Scaphium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scaphium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scaphium affine, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In German, it is identified as Sterculia lychnophora, while in Chinese, it is recognized by multiple names including 伪胖大海, 红胖大海, and 圆粒胖大海.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Sterculia lychnophora | Wikidata |
| zh | 伪胖大海 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红胖大海 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圆粒胖大海 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China peninsula, it can be found growing in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additionally, its range extends into the Malesia region, specifically inhabiting the island of Borneo. This wide presence suggests that the species thrives in various tropical environments across these distinct territories. Consequently, the plant is well-established across both mainland and insular Southeast Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scaphium affine, is a medicinal species where the seeds serve as a primary component of interest. These seeds are often collected and utilized in traditional healing practices due to their specific bioactive properties. Depending on the preparation method, the seeds may be processed to extract therapeutic compounds intended to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |