Suregada multiflora
False lime
Suregada multiflora, commonly known as the Climbing Ylang-Ylang, is a versatile medicinal climber prized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its fragrant blossoms, this plant is utilized to treat skin ailments, reduce inflammation, and alleviate digestive issues. Its potent bioactive compounds offer significant therapeutic potential in holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Suregada multiflora
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Suregada multiflora, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae and the genus Suregada.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Suregada | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Suregada multiflora, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Thailand, it is called ขันทองพยาบาท, while in India, it is known as बन नारंगा in Hindi and বন নারাংগা in Bengali. In Chinese, the plant is commonly called 白树 (or 白树 in simplified Chinese).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | ขันทองพยาบาท | Wikidata |
| hi | बन नारंगा | Wikidata |
| bn | বন নারাংগা | Wikidata |
| zh | 白树 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白樹 | Wikidata |
| en | False Lime | Wikidata |
| zh | 饼树 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several major Asian regions. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces, the island of Hainan, and the Southeast territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented to grow in the state of Assam. Additionally, its distribution extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's broad ecological footprint across South and East Asia.
| 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 |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Suregada multiflora, is valued in traditional medicine for the various therapeutic properties found within its different components. The bark is often utilized for its medicinal extracts, typically being processed to harness its specific bioactive compounds. Additionally, the seeds are a significant part of the plant's profile, often employed in traditional remedies for their unique chemical compositions. Together, these parts contribute to the overall medicinal importance of the species.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Suregada multiflora has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bannaringaolide A, Suremulide A, suregadolide A, suregadolide B, suregadolide C.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bannaringaolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Suremulide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suregadolide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suregadolide B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suregadolide C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suregadolide D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| suremulol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Suregada multiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atopic dermatitis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atopic dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |