Scurrula ferruginea
Scurrula ferruginea, commonly known as the rusty-leaved scurrula, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forest ecosystems. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark possess diverse bioactive compounds. Research suggests these properties offer potential therapeutic benefits, including antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, making it a subject of pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Scurrula ferruginea
- Family: Loranthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Scurrula ferruginea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Santalales. Finally, it is a member of the family Loranthaceae and is categorized under the genus Scurrula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Loranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scurrula | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Scurrula ferruginea, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 锈毛梨果寄生 (zh), 锈毛梨果寄生 (zh-cn), and 鏽毛梨果寄生 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is recognized under the names 元江梨果寄生 (zh) and 滇南寄生 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 锈毛梨果寄生 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 锈毛梨果寄生 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鏽毛梨果寄生 | Wikidata |
| zh | 元江梨果寄生 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇南寄生 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key Asian regions. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. The species can also be found in the East Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent. Furthermore, it extends into the Indo-China peninsula, specifically appearing in Cambodia and Laos. Finally, its range reaches into Myanmar, completing its distribution across these diverse landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Scurrula ferruginea has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scurrula ferruginea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1, Poliovirus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Poliovirus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |