Sterculia monosperma var. monosperma
Sterculia monosperma var. monosperma · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Sterculia monosperma var. monosperma, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this species is prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Research focuses on its bioactive compounds, which offer potential applications in treating various ailments and promoting holistic wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sterculia monosperma var. monospermaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, it is specifically found in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends to the island of Taiwan, representing its range within Eastern Asia. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species can be located in the country of Laos. Additionally, it is distributed throughout Thailand, further establishing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Malaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Sterculia monosperma var. monosperma has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica