Walsura robusta
Walsura robusta, commonly known as the Robust Walsura, is a significant medicinal tree native to the tropical forests of South Asia. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic practices to treat various ailments, offering valuable therapeutic potential in modern pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Walsura robusta
- Family: Meliaceae
- 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. It is classified within the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 broad geographical distribution across parts of East and South Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found growing in Assam. Additionally, its range extends into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh. Together, these locations define the specific ecological footprint of Walsura robusta.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Walsura robusta has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, (-)-lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside, toonapubesic acid B, turpinionoside A.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toonapubesic acid B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| turpinionoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Walsura robusta has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antigiardial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigiardial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Walsura robusta has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, diarrhea.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |