Xanthophyllum flavescens
Xanthophyllum flavescens, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical regions, belongs to the Clusiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable bioactive compounds that hold immense potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Xanthophyllum flavescens
- Family: Polygalaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical 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 categorized under the order Fabales and the family Polygalaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Xanthophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Xanthophyllum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically located within the South-Central areas. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the Indian Subcontinent, including India, Bangladesh, and Assam. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Indo-China region, specifically on the Andaman Islands. This wide range highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Xanthophyllum flavescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Xanthophyllum flavescens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |