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
- Shorean
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ShoreaSynonyms
- Caryolobis
- Isoptera
- Parahopea
- Pachychlamys
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.
| 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
- Heliyon
STILBENE
- Heliyon
Steroid
- Heliyon
Terpenoids
- Heliyon
coumarin
- Heliyon
resveratrol
- Heliyon
triterpene
- 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.
| 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
- Heliyon
Antimicrobial
- Heliyon
Antioxidant
- Heliyon
Antiulcer
- Heliyon
Hepatoprotective
- Heliyon
Nephroprotective
- 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.
| 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
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Bacteria
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Cardiovascular diseases
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Diarrhea
- Heliyon
Skin diseases
- Heliyon
Toothaches
- Heliyon
Tumors
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Wounds
- Heliyon