Vatica harmandiana
Vaticia harmandiaana, commonly known as the "Vatica" or "Black Vatica," is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable bioactive compounds that contribute to modern ethnobotanical and therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Vatica harmandiana
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Dipterocarpaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Vatica, specifically identified as Vatica harmandiaana.
| 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, known as Vatica harmandiaana, is primarily distributed throughout the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat encompasses several distinct countries within this geographical area. Specifically, it can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Cambodia and Laos. The species also maintains a presence in Myanmar and Thailand. Finally, its range extends into the diverse ecosystems of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |