Shorean

Shorea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Shorean, scientifically known as Shorea, is a genus of evergreen trees renowned for their significant medicinal and economic value. Found predominantly in Southeast Asian rainforests, these plants produce resinous oils and extracts used traditionally to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various infections, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research.

Family
Dipterocarpaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Shorean
Scientific synonyms
Caryolobis · Isoptera · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Shorea

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Saulbaum
  • Salbaum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Malvales and placed in the family Dipterocarpaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Shorea.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malvales
Family Dipterocarpaceae
Genus Shorea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions of Asia. In China, its distribution is specifically noted within the Tibet region. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found spanning from Assam to the vast areas of India. The species also extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh. Furthermore, its range encompasses the diverse landscapes of the East Himalaya.

Region Area
China Tibet
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Shorea has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, STILBENE, Steroid, Terpenoids, coumarin.

Chemicals reported in Shorea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
STILBENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
coumarin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
resveratrol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
triterpene 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoid

  1. Heliyon

STILBENE

  1. Heliyon

Steroid

  1. Heliyon

Terpenoids

  1. Heliyon

coumarin

  1. Heliyon

resveratrol

  1. Heliyon

triterpene

  1. Heliyon

Activities

Shorea has 6 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiulcer, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Shorea
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiulcer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Nephroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. Heliyon

Antimicrobial

  1. Heliyon

Antioxidant

  1. Heliyon

Antiulcer

  1. Heliyon

Hepatoprotective

  1. Heliyon

Nephroprotective

  1. Heliyon

Conditions

Shorea has 8 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Alzheimer's disease, bacteria, cardiovascular diseases, diarrhea, skin diseases.

Conditions investigated for Shorea
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Alzheimer's disease 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bacteria 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cardiovascular diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diarrhea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Skin diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Toothaches 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tumors 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Wounds 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Alzheimer's disease

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Bacteria

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Cardiovascular diseases

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Diarrhea

  1. Heliyon

Skin diseases

  1. Heliyon

Toothaches

  1. Heliyon

Tumors

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Wounds

  1. Heliyon