Scurrula
Scurrula · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scurrula, scientifically known as Scurrula, is a fascinating genus of trees within the Loranthaceae family. Often found as hemiparasitic climbers in tropical regions, these plants play vital roles in forest ecosystems. Beyond their ecological importance, various species are studied for potential medicinal properties and their unique floral characteristics.
- Family
- Loranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Antriba · Cichlanthus
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ScurrulaSynonyms
- Antriba
- Cichlanthus
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Antriba
- Cichlanthus
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Santalales |
| Family | Loranthaceae |
| Genus | Scurrula |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Scurrula has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
quercetin
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Conditions
Scurrula has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antihypertensive, antioxidant, cancer, postpartum, weight loss.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antihypertensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Postpartum | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Weight loss | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antihypertensive
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Cancer
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Postpartum
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Weight loss
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)