Walsura robusta
Walsura robusta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Walsura robusta, scientifically known as Walsura robusta, is a significant medicinal tree native to the tropical forests of India. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, various parts of the plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments, offering valuable phytochemical properties for pharmacological research and holistic healing.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Scutinanthe Boerlagii · Surwala Robusta · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Walsura robustaSynonyms
- Scutinanthe boerlagii
- Surwala robusta
- Scytalia glabra
- Monocyclis robusta
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Walsura robusta, features distinctive leaves that serve as a key component of its botanical profile. The leaves are typically characterized by their arrangement and structure, often appearing as simple, coriaceous, or leathery blades that are essential for the plant's photosynthetic processes. In the context of traditional medicinal practices, these leaves are frequently studied or utilized for their specific chemical constituents and therapeutic potential.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Natural products and bioprospecting (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Walsura robusta has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toonapubesic acid B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Turpinionoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Natural product research
(-)-Lyoniresinol 3alpha-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Natural product research
3,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl beta-D-glucopyranoside
- Natural product research
Toonapubesic acid B
- Natural products and bioprospecting
Turpinionoside A
- Natural product research
Activities
Walsura robusta has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antigiardial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigiardial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Walsura robusta has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, diarrhea.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Journal of food protection (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |