Indian-laurel
Terminalia elliptica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Indian-laurel, scientifically known as Terminalia elliptica, is a versatile evergreen tree native to South and Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its bark, leaves, and roots possess potent bioactive compounds. These elements are widely utilized for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties to treat various skin and digestive ailments.
- Family
- Combretaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Indian-Laurel · Indian Laurel
- Scientific synonyms
- Terminalia Tomentosa Var. Coriacea · Terminalia Glabra Var. Tomentosa · 14 more
Names
Common Names
- Indian-laurel
- Indian Laurel
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Terminalia ellipticaSynonyms
- Terminalia tomentosa var. coriacea
- Terminalia glabra var. tomentosa
- Pentaptera cuneata
- Terminalia coriacea
- Pentaptera coriacea
- Pentaptera maradu
- Pentaptera macrocarpa
- Terminalia crenulata
- Terminalia ovata
- Terminalia macrocarpa
- Pentaptera crenulata
- Terminalia tomentosa var. crenulata
- Terminalia ovata var. angustifolia
- Terminalia crenulata var. macrocarpa
- Terminalia arjuna var. angustifolia
- Terminalia tomentosa var. nepalensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtales, it is a member of the family Combretaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Terminalia, specifically the species Terminalia elliptica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Combretaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Terminalia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing natively throughout various parts of India. Its presence also extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species is commonly documented in Nepal and the mountainous areas of the East Himalaya. Additionally, the plant is known to thrive in the specific environmental conditions of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Terminalia elliptica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gossypetin 3-glucuronide-8-glucoside, RUTIN, Robinin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gossypetin 3-glucuronide-8-glucoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Robinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gossypetin 3-glucuronide-8-glucoside
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
RUTIN
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
Robinin
- Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association