Sonneratia apetala
Keora
Sonneratia apetala, commonly known as the "Apetala" or "Sonne" tree, is a significant medicinal plant found in tropical forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues and inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Sonneratia apetala
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Sonneratia apetala, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Myrtales and is a member of the family Lythraceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Sonneratia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Lythraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Sonneratia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Sonneratia apetala, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Bengali, it is referred to as কেওড়া, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 无瓣海桑 (including the simplified forms 无瓣海桑 and zh-hans: 无瓣海桑, and the traditional form zh-tw: 秃瓣海桑).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | কেওড়া | Wikidata |
| zh | 无瓣海桑 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 无瓣海桑 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 秃瓣海桑 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 无瓣海桑 | Wikidata |
| en | Keora | Wikidata |
| zh | 秃瓣海桑 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in Hainan as well as throughout China Southeast. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in Bangladesh. It also has a significant established range within the borders of India. Finally, the distribution extends further south to include the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Sonneratia apetala, is characterized by its unique reproductive structures that are essential for its propagation in mangrove ecosystems. The plant produces a distinctive type of fruit that typically develops in clusters, housing the reproductive components within a protective layer. Within these structures, the pericarps serve as the fleshy or leathery outer walls that enclose the internal parts. As the fruit matures, the individual pericarp may undergo changes in texture to facilitate the dispersal of the seeds. Each single seed is vital for the continuation of the species, and together, the collection of seeds ensures that the plant can colonize new muddy substrates through the buoyancy provided by the specialized fruit structure.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruit | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pericarps | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pericarp | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Sonneratia apetala has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiaging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Sonneratia apetala has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, cough, lung injury.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |