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Star-chestnuts

Sterculia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Star-chestnuts, scientifically known as Sterculia, is a diverse genus of flowering trees celebrated for their profound medicinal properties. Often found in tropical regions, various species offer therapeutic benefits, ranging from treating skin ailments to digestive issues. These versatile plants serve as vital natural resources in traditional healing practices worldwide.

Family
Malvaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Seed
Common names
Star-Chestnuts · Tropical Chestnuts
Scientific synonyms
Ivira · Cavallium · 15 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sterculia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Castaños tropicales

German:

  • Stinkbäume
  • Stinkbaum
  • Stinkbäume

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Sterculia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Sterculia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, its presence extends to the territories of Gambia and Ghana. The distribution also includes the coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau. These specific locations highlight the plant's localized range across these West African nations.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Mauritania

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Sterculia 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 parts reported in Sterculia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Seed 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Seed

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Chemicals

Sterculia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include MALEIC ANHYDRIDE.

Chemicals reported in Sterculia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
MALEIC ANHYDRIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

MALEIC ANHYDRIDE

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Activities

Sterculia has 7 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Sterculia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiulcer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Analgesic

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Antibacterial

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Antidiabetic

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Antimicrobial

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Antioxidant

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Antiulcer

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Cytotoxic

  1. International journal of biological macromolecules

Conditions

Sterculia has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastrointestinal disorders, inflammation, skin diseases.

Conditions investigated for Sterculia
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Gastrointestinal disorders 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Skin diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Gastrointestinal disorders

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Inflammation

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology

Skin diseases

  1. The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology