Symplocos racemosa
Symplocos racemosa, commonly known as Lodhra, is a significant medicinal plant in Ayurveda. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is primarily used to treat gynecological disorders, skin conditions, and inflammation. The bark is highly valued for its astringent qualities, playing a crucial role in promoting holistic reproductive health.
- Scientific name: Symplocos racemosa
- Family: Symplocaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Symplocos racemosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ericales and the family Symplocaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Symplocos.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ericales | WCVP |
| Family | Symplocaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Symplocos | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Symplocos racemosa, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is known as 珠仔树 (zh), 珠仔树 (zh-cn), and 珠仔樹 (zh-tw), while in Malayalam, it is called പൊടിപാറി (ml). Additionally, in Arabic, it is referred to as ارماك (ar).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 珠仔树 | Wikidata |
| ml | പൊടിപാറി | Wikidata |
| ar | ارماك | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 珠仔树 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 珠仔樹 | Wikidata |
| ml | പൊടിപാടി | Wikidata |
| zh | 白檀 | Wikidata |
| zh | 总序山矾 | Wikidata |
| ar | لطر | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several specific regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is notably located in Assam. Additionally, the species is recorded within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the species 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 | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Symplocos racemosa has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzoylsalireposide, beta-amyrin, beta-sitosterol, cardiac glycosides, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzoylsalireposide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleonolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salirepin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salireposide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Symplocos racemosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Symplocos racemosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include MRSA, wound healing.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| MRSA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |