Stereospermum colais
Stereosperma colais, commonly known as the "Tree of Life" in certain tropical regions, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities, it is traditionally used in herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and various systemic infections.
- Scientific name: Stereospermum colais
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized under the family Bignoniaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Stereospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stereospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stereospermum colais, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Malayalam, it is known as പാതിരി (ml), while in Telugu, it is called అంబువాసిని (te). Its names in Chinese include 羽叶楸 (zh), 羽叶楸 (zh-cn), and 羽叶楸 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പാതിരി | Wikidata |
| te | అంబువాసిని | Wikidata |
| zh | 羽叶楸 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 羽叶楸 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 羽叶楸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is primarily found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits the country of Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is located within the East Himalaya region. Finally, it is widely distributed across various parts of India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Stereospermum colais, utilizes its stem bark as a primary component for various traditional medicinal applications. The bark is harvested from the main trunk or branches and is often processed to extract its bioactive compounds, which are believed to possess various therapeutic properties. In many herbal practices, the stem bark is prepared in forms such as decoctions or powders to address specific health concerns, highlighting the functional importance of this particular plant part in ethnobotanical use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stereospermum colais has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiperoxidative, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiperoxidative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |