Walsura trichostemon
Walsura trichostemon · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Walsura trichostemon, scientifically known as Walsura trichostemon, is a significant medicinal tree native to the tropical forests of South Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, various parts of this plant are utilized in traditional medicine to treat diverse ailments, offering valuable phytochemical properties for holistic health and wellness.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Walsura trichostemonTaxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Meliaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Walsura, specifically as the species Walsura trichostemon.
| 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, known as Walsura trichostemon, possesses a specific geographical range within the Indo-China region. Its natural habitat extends across several distinct Southeast Asian countries. Specifically, it can be found growing in the territories of Laos. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Myanmar. Finally, its presence is also documented within the borders of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Walsura trichostemon, possesses various components that are of interest in traditional medicine, particularly its roots. The roots of this species are often studied or utilized for their specific bioactive properties, contributing to the overall medicinal profile of the plant within its natural habitat.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Walsura trichostemon has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-EPIMESENDANIN S, Meliasenin G.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 3-EPIMESENDANIN S | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Meliasenin G | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
3-EPIMESENDANIN S
- Natural product research
Meliasenin G
- Natural product research
Activities
Walsura trichostemon has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Walsura trichostemon has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |