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 ★☆☆☆☆