Scurrula fusca
Scurrula fusca · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scurrula fuscata, scientifically known as Scurrula fuscata, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Belonging to the Lauraceae family, it is prized for its potent bioactive compounds. Often utilized to address inflammatory conditions and respiratory ailments, this species offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Scurrula fuscaDistribution
This plant is geographically distributed across specific regions within the Malesian botanical zone. It can be found growing in the diverse ecosystems of Borneo. Additionally, its range extends to the various islands located within the Philippines. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Sulawesi. Consequently, its presence is primarily concentrated within these key Southeast Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Malesia | Philippines |
| Malesia | Sulawesi |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Scurrula fusca has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Conditions
Scurrula fusca has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin