Turraea pubescens
Turraea pubescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Turraea pubescens, scientifically known as Turraea pubescens, is a significant medicinal plant native to African tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable insights for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Turraea pubescensDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, it can be specifically found on the island of Hainan as well as throughout the China Southeast area. Its range extends further into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is documented in India. Additionally, the species is present within the Indo-China region. Specifically, this includes locations such as Cambodia and Laos.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Jawa |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Malesia | Philippines |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Turraeae pubescens is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that is entirely self-supporting rather than being a climber or an epiphyte. This independent species thrives in terrestrial environments, avoiding aquatic or semiaquatic habitats. In terms of stature, the plant reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 1 meter to a maximum of 5 meters.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height max:
- 5 m
- Plant height min:
- 1 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Reproduction
The reproduction of Turraea pubescens is characterized by the development of a fruit type classified as a capsule. This structure serves as the vessel for seed maturation and dispersal. Regarding its release mechanism, the fruit is dehiscent, meaning it possesses the biological capacity to split open at maturity to facilitate the dispersal of its seeds.
- Dehiscence :
- dehiscent
- Fruit type :
- capsule
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Turraea pubescens has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Organic letters