Vatica albiramis
Vatica albiramis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vatica albiramis, scientifically known as Vaticia albiramis, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian forests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including skin infections and digestive issues. This botanical specimen holds immense value in both traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vatica albiramisSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically classified within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further categorized under the order Malvales and the family Dipterocarpaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Vatica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae |
| Genus | Vatica |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse tropical ecosystems of the Malesia region. Its documented geographical range is specifically centered on the island of Borneo. Within this lush landscape, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the rainforests. The presence of this species is a characteristic feature of the local flora in this part of Southeast Asia. Consequently, its distribution is quite localized to this specific island habitat.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Vatica albiarmiis is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a climbing plant, specifically functioning as a self-supporting liana, vine, and self-supporting structure. It exhibits a complex climbing mechanism that can be categorized both as an obligatory and facultative self-supporting form, allowing it to navigate its environment through various structural adaptations. This climbing nature enables the plant to ascend through forest canopies by utilizing its woody stems to anchor itself and reach optimal light conditions.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Vatica albiramis 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Vatica albiramis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Hopeaphenol, STENOPHYLLOL C, vaticanol C.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Hopeaphenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STENOPHYLLOL C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vaticanol C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Hopeaphenol
- Journal of natural products
STENOPHYLLOL C
- Journal of natural products
vaticanol C
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Vatica albiramis has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products