Walsura
Walsura · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Walsura, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. Native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa, these woody species are valued for their medicinal properties. Various parts of the plant are traditionally used to treat ailments, showcasing its significant importance in herbal medicine.
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
WalsuraSynonyms
- Napeodendron
- Surwala
- Monocyclis
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Walsura.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Meliaceae |
| Genus | Walsura |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its range extends through South-Central, Southeast, and the island of Hainan. Its presence is also noted within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the specific tropical and subtropical habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Walsura has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifeedant, Antifertility, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifeedant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifertility | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antifeedant
- Progress in the chemistry of organic natural products
Antifertility
- Progress in the chemistry of organic natural products
Antimicrobial
- Progress in the chemistry of organic natural products
Antioxidant
- Progress in the chemistry of organic natural products