Schima wallichii
Schima wallichii, commonly known as the Litchi tree or White Schima, is a versatile evergreen found across the Himalayas. Renowned for its medicinal properties, its bark, leaves, and flowers are utilized in traditional remedies to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Schima wallichii
- Family: Theaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ericales, it is classified under the family Theaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Schima.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Theaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Schima | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Schima wallichii, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Thailand, it is referred to as มังตาน, while in Indonesia, it is commonly called Puspa (kayu). Its names also reflect its botanical significance in other parts of Asia, such as 西南木荷 in Chinese and ヒメツバキ in Japanese. Furthermore, in Nepal, the species is known by the local name चिलाउने.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | มังตาน | Wikidata |
| id | Puspa (kayu) | Wikidata |
| zh | 西南木荷 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒメツバキ | Wikidata |
| ne | चिलाउने | Wikidata |
| ml | ഷിമ വാലിചി | Wikidata |
| su | Cikoru | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 西南木荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 西南木荷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 西南木荷 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is notably distributed throughout Assam. Finally, its habitat includes the territories of Bangladesh, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Schima wallichii, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The leaves are frequently employed in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as fever and inflammation due to their bioactive compounds. Additionally, the bark of the tree is highly valued and often prepared as a decoction to address digestive issues and other systemic conditions.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Schima wallichii has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside, Octatriacontyl trifluoroacetate, flavonoid, n-Hexadecanoic acid, quinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Octatriacontyl trifluoroacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| n-Hexadecanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Schima wallichii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Schima wallichii has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HepG2 cells, bone fractures, hepatocellular carcinoma, hypertension, malaria.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HepG2 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bone fractures | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |