Botanical Overview
Erythrospermum zeylanicum is a species in the Flacourtiaceae family. This species belongs to the Flacourtiaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
Family Context
The Flacourtiaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Peru Balsam — 25 documented uses
- True Chaulmoogra — 19 documented uses
- Hindi Chaulmoogra — 1 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Erythrospermum zeylanicum has been recorded in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and ZZ.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Systematic pharmacological studies are needed to validate the traditional uses attributed to this species.
ⓘ Information
Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.