Streblus asper
Siamese rough bush
Streblus asper, commonly known as Siamese rough bush, is a versatile medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its sandpaper-like leaves, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Streblus asper
- Family: Moraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 is ordered under Rosales and placed in the family Moraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Streblus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Moraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Streblus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Streblus asper, is recognized by various common names across different regions and languages. In Thailand, it is referred to as ข่อย (th), while in the Malayalam language, it is called പരുവമരം (ml). It is also known as Kalyus (pam) and is identified as Duối (vi) in Vietnam. Additionally, in Chinese, the plant is commonly called 鹊肾树 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | ข่อย | Wikidata |
| ml | പരുവമരം | Wikidata |
| pam | Kalyus | Wikidata |
| vi | Duối | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹊肾树 | Wikidata |
| fa | استربلوس آسپر | Wikidata |
| ta | பராய் | Wikidata |
| bn | শ্যাওড়া | Wikidata |
| ace | Hagu | Wikidata |
| id | Serut | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its distribution extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically covering the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. These various locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant naturally thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Streblus asper, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. The thick, leathery leaves are perhaps the most frequently used part, often prepared as a decoction to treat skin ailments or inflammatory conditions. In addition to the individual leaf, the woody twigs are often collected and boiled to extract bioactive compounds. The plant also produces small, inconspicuous flowers that contribute to its reproductive cycle, eventually leading to the development of its fruits. Each of these components, from the foliage to the fruits, plays a role in the botanical identity of this versatile medicinal species.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 15
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| twigs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chewing sticks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Streblus asper has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-strebloside, fatty acids, triterpenoids, acid, aldehyde.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-strebloside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butanedioic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucostrebloside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Streblus asper has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Cytotoxic, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Streblus asper has 16 reported medicinal uses identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Plasmodium falciparum, Salmonella paratyphi, dental caries.
- Total uses
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella paratyphi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental caries | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dental plaque | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elephantiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |