Trivalvaria costata
Trivalvaria costata, commonly known as the False Cinnamon, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the tropical forests of Asia. Renowned for its aromatic leaves and bark, it possesses potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Traditionally, it is utilized in various herbal remedies to treat digestive ailments and skin infections.
- Scientific name: Trivalvaria costata
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Magnoliales, it is a member of the family Annonaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Trivalvaria, specifically identified as Trivalvaria costata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trivalvaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Trivalvaria costata, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 海岛木 (zh), 陵水暗罗 (zh), and 黑皮根 (zh). Specifically, in Mainland China, the name used is 海岛木 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is known as 海島木 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 海岛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 海岛木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 海島木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 陵水暗罗 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑皮根 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct Asian regions. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the Hainan province. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both Assam and Bangladesh. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, covering territories in Laos. Finally, its range includes Myanmar, completing its presence across these diverse landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trivalvaria costata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include heteropsine, bidebiline A, urabaine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| heteropsine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bidebiline A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urabaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |