Stereospermum colais
Stereospermum colais · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Stereospermum colais, scientifically known as Stereospermum colais, is a versatile medicinal tree native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant pharmacological potential for modern holistic healing practices.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Stereospermum Caudatum · Bignonia Colais · 7 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stereospermum colaisSynonyms
- Stereospermum caudatum
- Bignonia colais
- Bignonia caudata
- Dipterosperma personatum
- Stereospermum hasskarlii
- Stereospermum personatum
- Stereospermum colais var. puberulum
- Stereospermum colais var. angustifolium
- Stereospermum tetragonum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Bignoniaceae |
| Genus | Stereospermum |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Stereospermum colais 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Phytochemistry
Activities
Stereospermum colais has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antiperoxidative, Free-Radical Scavenging.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiperoxidative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiabetic
- Pharmaceutical biology
Antiperoxidative
- Pharmaceutical biology
Free-Radical Scavenging
- Journal of natural products