Scurrula
Scurrula, commonly known as a genus of trees within the Lauraceae family, holds significant botanical and medicinal importance. Primarily found in tropical regions, various species are utilized in traditional medicine for their diverse bioactive properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Scurrula
- Family: Loranthaceae
- 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. It is classified within the order Santalales and the family Loranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Scurrula, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 梨果寄生属 (zh), 梨果寄生属 (zh-cn), 梨果寄生屬 (zh-tw), and 梨果寄生属 (zh-hans). Additionally, in Spanish, it is commonly called Antriba (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 梨果寄生属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 梨果寄生属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 梨果寄生屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 梨果寄生属 | Wikidata |
| es | Antriba | Wikidata |
| es | Cichlanthus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. Within mainland China, it can be found growing in the South-Central provinces as well as across the Southeast. Its range also extends to the unique landscapes of Tibet and the tropical environment of Hainan. Beyond the mainland, the species is also documented in the island territory of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the specific ecological niches that support its growth.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Scurrula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scurrula has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antihypertensive, antioxidant, cancer, postpartum, weight loss.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| postpartum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |