Sterculia urens
Sterculia urens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (173 studies) · ★★★★☆
Sterculia urens, scientifically known as Sterculia urens, is a majestic tropical tree prized in Ayurvedic medicine. Often called the "Cotton Tree," its various parts—including bark, leaves, and seeds—possess potent therapeutic properties. It is widely utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions through traditional healing practices.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sterculia urensDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally in the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring territory, Bangladesh. The species is also established in the northeastern state of Assam. Furthermore, its presence extends southward to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Beyond the subcontinent, the plant's range reaches into Indo-China, specifically within Cambodia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Cuba | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the cotton tree, utilizes its leaves as a key component in traditional medicinal practices. The leaves are typically large, palmate, and deeply lobed, providing a significant surface area for the plant's biological processes. In various herbal remedies, these leaves are harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to possess therapeutic properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Sterculia urens has 23 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, Betulin, D-galactose, D-galacturonic acid, D-glucuronic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-galactose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-galacturonic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucuronic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FURFURAL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-rhamnose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignoceric acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MYRISTIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
D-galactose
- Dr. Duke
D-galacturonic acid
- Dr. Duke
D-glucuronic acid
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
FURFURAL
- Dr. Duke
L-rhamnose
- Dr. Duke
Lignoceric acid
- Dr. Duke
MYRISTIC ACID
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Sterculia urens has 147 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |