Wrightia arborea
Wrightia arborea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wrightia arborea, scientifically known as Wrightia arborea, is a versatile evergreen shrub native to South Asia. Renowned for its delicate white flowers and ornamental appeal, this plant holds significant value in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties in treating various ailments, particularly within Ayurvedic practices.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Wrightia Tomentosa Subsp. Pauciflora · Wrightia Coalita · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wrightia arboreaSynonyms
- Wrightia tomentosa subsp. pauciflora
- Wrightia coalita
- Wrightia wallichii
- Periploca arborea
- Nerium coraea
- Nerium tomentosum
- Hunteria eugeniifolia
- Echites vestitus
- Chonemorpha vestita
- Beaumontia wallichii
- Wrightia tomentosa
- Wrightia mollissima
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Wrightia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wrightia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is specifically found in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is native to the state of Assam. Additionally, the species can be located throughout Bangladesh. Finally, its range reaches into the mountainous areas of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Wrightia arborea, utilizes its leaves as a significant component in various traditional medicinal practices. Each individual leaf is characterized by its elliptical shape and smooth texture, serving as the primary site for various phytochemical properties. Whether used in decoctions or topical applications, the leaves of this species are valued for their therapeutic potential in treating diverse ailments.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Wrightia arborea has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Wrightia arborea has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include K562 cells, cancer, gastrointestinal disorders.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| K562 cells | Protoplasma (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Protoplasma (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| chloroform extract | Protoplasma (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | Protoplasma (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract of Wrightia arborea (MEWA) | Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |