Walsura pinnata
Walsura pinnata, commonly known as the Pinna Walsura, is a significant medicinal tree native to the tropical forests of South Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin disorders to inflammatory conditions and digestive issues.
- Scientific name: Walsura pinnata
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales. Finally, it is a member of the family Meliaceae and falls under the genus Walsura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Walsura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range stretching across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. The distribution also extends into Indo-China, specifically encompassing the Andaman Islands. Additionally, the species can be found growing in the country of Cambodia. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |