Vatica albiramis
Vatica albiramis, commonly known as the White Vaticia, is a significant medicinal tree native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its bark and resin contain bioactive compounds valued for their potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.
- Scientific name: Vatica albiramis
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Dipterocarpaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vatica | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vatica albiramis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-hopeaphenol, stenophyllol C, vaticanol C.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-hopeaphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stenophyllol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vaticanol C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |