Scorodocarpus borneensis
Scorodocarpus borneensis, commonly known as a rare medicinal plant from the Bornean rainforest, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Belonging to the Icacinaceae family, this unique species is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Its traditional uses highlight its importance in exploring novel pharmacological properties for modern therapeutic development and conservation.
- Scientific name: Scorodocarpus borneensis
- Family: Olacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Santalales. Finally, it resides in the family Olacaceae under the genus Scorodocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Olacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scorodocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by various names depending on the language and region. In Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish, it is referred to as Scorodocarpus, while in Indonesian, it is commonly called Kulim, and in Malay, it is known as Pokok Kulim.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Scorodocarpus | Wikidata |
| es | Scorodocarpus | Wikidata |
| it | Scorodocarpus | Wikidata |
| id | Kulim | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Kulim | Wikidata |
| fr | Ximenia borneensis | Wikidata |
| fr | Scorodocarpus bornensis | Wikidata |
| id | Kayu bawang | Wikidata |
| id | bawang hutan | Wikidata |
| zh | 蒜味果 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence has been documented in Thailand. It is also widely spread throughout the Malesia zone, particularly across the island of Borneo. Furthermore, the species can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Malaya. Finally, its range extends to include the island of Sumatera within the Malesian territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Scorodocarpus borneensis, is a species where the medicinal properties are primarily associated with its seeds. These seeds serve as the most significant part of the plant for traditional applications, containing the bioactive compounds required for its therapeutic use. In various ethnobotanical studies, the extraction and preparation of these seeds are essential for harnessing the plant's potential benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scorodocarpus borneensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scorodocarpus borneensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacteria, fungi.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |