Vatica mangachapoi
Vatica mangachapoi, commonly known as the Mangachapoi tree, is a significant medicinal plant native to Southeast Asian rainforests. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, its bark and leaves are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and gastrointestinal issues, offering promising potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Vatica mangachapoi
- Family: Dipterocarpaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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. Finally, its taxonomic placement is completed within 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In East Asia, it can be found growing specifically in the Hainan province of China. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it is documented in both Thailand and Vietnam. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the Malesia region. Within this tropical zone, it inhabits the islands of Borneo as well as the Malay Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vatica mangachapoi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Vatica mangachapoi has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1, osteoporoses.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| osteoporoses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |