Bischofia javanica

At a glance

Origin / distribution: Samoa, Fiji, New Hebrides

Cultural traditions: not documented

Recorded uses: Astringent, Fever, Sore, Tonsillitis

Science studied: BETULINIC-ACID

Research volume: 0 indexed records · volume only · methodology ↗

Legal status: Varies by jurisdiction; not assessed in this record.

Names and identity

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Scientific name: Bischofia javanica

Common names: Biscofia, Bishopwood, Gadog, Java-cedar, Javanese bishopweed, Javanese bishopwood, Kohu de montagne, Koka, Nhội, Tuai, Weik, bishopwood

POWO: 339921-1 · WCVP June 2026 / POWO backbone

History

The source record documents this plant in Samoa, Fiji, New Hebrides.

It records these historical or traditional applications:

• Astringent
• Fever
• Sore
• Tonsillitis
• Wound
• Burn
• Cough
• Diarrhea

This summary is limited to the cited source record.

Origins and distribution

• Samoa
• Fiji
• New Hebrides

Documented cultural uses

• Astringent
• Fever
• Sore
• Tonsillitis
• Wound
• Burn
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Poison
• Ache(Tooth)
• Cracked feet
• Gastritis

Cultural record detail

These entries are transcribed from the cited ethnobotanical source; they do not represent current advice or a claim of efficacy.

• Astringent · Samoa · "
• Fever · Samoa · "
• Sore · Samoa · "
• Tonsillitis · Fiji · "
• Wound · New Hebrides · "
• Burn · Samoa · "
• Cough · Samoa · "
• Diarrhea · Samoa · "
• Poison · Samoa · "
• Ache(Tooth) · Samoa · "
• Cracked feet · Samoa · "
• Gastritis · Samoa · "
• Urticaria · Fiji · "
• Eye · Samoa · "
• Throat · Samoa · "

Contemporary uses

Contemporary practice is not documented separately in this record.

Scientific research

Indexed records indicate research activity; they do not establish efficacy or safety.

Indexed research records

• Characterization and Application of Sikkam (Bischofia javanica Blume) as a Natural Dye and Antibacterial Agent for Eco-Printing Textiles · 2025 source ↗
• Chemical composition, antioxidant potential, and antibacterial mechanism of Bischofia javanica ethanol extract against Staphylococcus aureus · 2025 source ↗
• <i>In vitro</i>, <i>ex vivo,</i> and <i>in silico</i> studies of phytochemicals from the stem bark of <i>Bischofia javanica</i>. · 2025 source ↗

Scientific compounds

Chemical presence is not evidence of clinical efficacy.

• BETULINIC-ACID

Legality

No exact international trade listing was returned by the CITES checklist for this accepted name. Country-specific law is not assessed here.

Consult the CITES species checklist for current international and national requirements.

Reference images

Sources

Plants of the World Online (POWO) · Kew data terms; cite POWO/WCVP

World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) · CC BY 3.0

CC0 · Dr. Duke raw CSV archive

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