Walsura pinnata
Walsura pinnata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Walsura pinnata, scientifically known as Walsura pinnata, 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 infections to inflammatory conditions and digestive issues.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Walsura Neurodes · Napeodendron Altissimum · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Walsura pinnataSynonyms
- Walsura neurodes
- Napeodendron altissimum
- Walsura villamilii
- Heynea cochinchinensis
- Walsura yunnanensis
- Walsura angulata
- Walsura cochinchinensis
- Walsura elata
- Walsura aherniana
- Walsura glauca
- Walsura grandifolia
- Walsura hypoleuca
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 |
Chemicals
Walsura pinnata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Walsucochin A, Walsucochin B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Walsucochin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Walsucochin B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Walsucochin A
- Organic letters
Walsucochin B
- Organic letters