Phytochemical profile and ethnopharmacological applications of Lecythidaceae: An overview

Ferreira, Éverton Leandro de França; Oliveira, Jocélia Pereira de Carvalho; Araújo, Mônica Regina Silva de; Rai, Mahendra; Chaves, Mariana Helena

doi:10.1016/j.jep.2021.114049

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“…Moreover, studies have demonstrated the phytochemical and pharmacological properties of these two genera (Anand et al 2015;Cock and Van Vuuren 2015;Salih et al 2017a, b;Terças et al 2017;Salih et al 2018). Similarly, the family Lecythidaceae is found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Madagascar (Mori 2004), with approximately 25 genera and 400 species identified (de França Ferreira et al 2021). One of its subfamilies, Planchonioideae, consists of six genera, with Barringtonia being the most prominent.…”

Section: Beach Forests Flora Composition and Distributionmentioning

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“…Barringtonia asiatica is known as the "fish killer tree" due to its ability to induce piscicidal activity (Drijfhout and Morgan 2010). Furthermore, various plant species in this family have been found to possess a diverse range of bioactivities (anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, antileishmanial, antibacterial, and antifungal effects), attributed to the presence of bioactive compounds (de França Ferreira et al 2021). Barringtonia asiatica is commonly used worldwide for the treatment of liver disorders, diarrheal diseases, eye diseases, antifungal and antibacterial conditions, chest pains, and heart problems (Umaru et al 2018).…”

Section: Beach Forests Flora Composition and Distributionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Unveiling coastal diversity: An inventory and conservation report of beach forest flora of Surigao del Sur, Philippines

RAMOS,

PANDUYOS,

CARAY

et al. 2024

Biodiversitas

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Abstract. Ramos GB, Panduyos JB, Caray RE, Bacquial LS. 2024. Unveiling coastal diversity: An inventory and conservation report of beach forest flora of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. Biodiversitas 25: 421-430. Coastal greenbelts, comprise mangroves and beach forest trees, are pivotal in disaster mitigation and climate change resilience. Despite the evident importance of these coastal ecosystems, they are often overlooked in research due to a lack of comprehensive data on species community structure and their broader ecological importance. Hence, this present study was conducted to document beach forests composition and conservation status in selected coastal municipalities of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. The study was conducted in five sampling locations, namely, La Paz, Bil-at, Balibadon, Poblacion Cagwait and Arangasa Island. At each sampling location, a 2 km transect line, parallel to the beach’s shoreline, was established having a 100 square meter sampling plots spaced 50m apart. Beach species frequency counts, percentages, and diversity indices were quantified. The study documented 27 beach forest species belonging to 21 families and 25 genera with the dominant species being Crinum asiaticum, Cocos nucifera, Millettia pinnata, Timonius compressicaulis, and Terminalia catappa. Both Arangasa Island and La Paz beach forests have the highest species diversity (H’ = 2.04); however, Cagwait has the highest species richness (Margalef = 2.34). This study has potential to significantly contribute in addressing existing data gap regarding beach forest species in the Philippines. With the looming threat of extinction due to infrastructural development and anthropogenic activities, the study's outcomes stand as an urgent call to action; thus, a collaborative endeavor of Local Government Units, academicians, and community for conservation and protection before these species succumb to the threat of extinction.

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