Triadica rotundifolia
Triadica rotundifolia, commonly known as the sea grape, is a versatile coastal shrub prized in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, its fleshy leaves and fruits are rich in bioactive compounds. Historically used to treat ailments ranging from inflammation to gastrointestinal issues, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Triadica rotundifolia
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Triadica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Triadica | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Triadica rotundifolia, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 圆叶乌桕, a name that is consistently used across the language codes zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 圆叶乌桕 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 圆叶乌桕 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 圆叶乌桕 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions in Asia. Within the borders of China, it is commonly found throughout the South-Central provinces. It also maintains a significant presence across the Southeast region of China. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, its habitat includes the diverse landscapes of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Triadica rotundifolia, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the various phytochemicals concentrated in the foliage and branches, which are often prepared as infusions or decoctions to harness the plant's medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Triadica rotundifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Triadica rotundifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neuroinflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |