Stenocarpus sinuatus
Stenocarpus sinuatus, commonly known as the Firewheel Tree, is a stunning evergreen native to Australia. Beyond its spectacular, star-shaped orange flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, its edible seeds provided vital nutrition, offering a unique intersection of ornamental beauty and historical medicinal and dietary importance.
- Scientific name: Stenocarpus sinuatus
- Family: Proteaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Proteales, it is situated within the family Proteaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Stenocarpus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Proteales | WCVP |
| Family | Proteaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stenocarpus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stenocarpus sinuatus, is referred to by several different names across various languages and regions. In German, it is called Feuerradbaum, while in Hebrew, it is identified as סטנוקרפוס הגלגלים. It is known as حماس مقور الورق in Arabic, and in Afrikaans, it is commonly called Vuurspeek. Additionally, in Spanish, it is referred to as Agnostus sinuatus.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Feuerradbaum | Wikidata |
| he | סטנוקרפוס הגלגלים | Wikidata |
| ar | حماس مقور الورق | Wikidata |
| af | Vuurspeek | Wikidata |
| es | Agnostus sinuatus | Wikidata |
| zh | 火轮树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of Oceania and Australia. Within the Papuasia region, it can be found growing in New Guinea. Its distribution also extends into the Australian continent, specifically covering the state of Queensland. Additionally, the species is present in the southeastern region of Australia, specifically in New South Wales. Together, these areas define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stenocarpus sinuatus, is often studied for its pharmacological potential, particularly through the utilization of its leaf methanol extract. When researchers prepare a leaf extract using methanol, they are able to isolate various bioactive compounds that may contribute to the plant's medicinal properties. By focusing on the leaf methanol extract, studies can investigate how these specific chemical constituents interact with biological systems, potentially uncovering new therapeutic applications derived directly from the plant's foliage.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf methanol extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves Extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stenocarpus sinuatus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include neophytadiene, vitamin E.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neophytadiene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stenocarpus sinuatus 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |