Question 1

Vernacular names

Accepted Answer

English (2) :souchong, tea
Hindi (5) :cay, chai, chaipati, cha, chha
Kannada (9) :cha, cha soppu, chaha, chaha soppu, tea soppu, ca, caha, thesoppu, theyale
Malayalam (3) :teyila, caya, chaya
Marathi (1) :chaha
Sanskrit (5) :caha, syamaparni, chaha, chavika, chaya
Tamil (5) :teyilai, thayilai, karupputteyilai, pachaitteyilai, theyilai
Telugu (5) :nallateyaku, teyaaku, tiyaku, teyaku, theyaku
Urdu (2) :chai siyah, chai
Arabic (1) :chha
Persian (3) :ca, chaika thai, chha
Source : ENVIS FRLHT

Question 2

Botanical description

Accepted Answer

Camellia sinensis is native to mainland china, South and  Southeast Asia, but it is today cultivated across the world  in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an evergreen  shrub or small tree that is usually trimmed to below two  meters (six feet) when cultivated for its leaves. It has a  strong taproot. The flowers are yellow –white, 2.5-4 cm  in diameter, with 7 to 8 petals. The leaves are 4-15 cm  long and 2-5 cm broad. The young, light green leaves are  preferably harvested for tea production; they have short  white hairs on the under side. Older leaves are deeper  green. Different leaf ages produce differing tea qualities,  since their chemical compositions are different. Usually  the tip (bud) and the first two to three leaves are  harvested for processing. This hand picking is repeated  every one to two weeks.
Source : Ananthi et al.,2018

Question 3

Conservation status

Accepted Answer

N.A

Question 4

Medicinal uses

Accepted Answer

Green tea is very popular because of its marked health benefits comprising its anticancer, anti-oxidant, and antimicrobial activities, as well as its effectiveness in reducing body weight. Additionally, it was recognized by Chinese people as an effective traditional drink required for the prophylaxis against many health ailments.
Source : Aboulwafa et al.,2019

Phytochemical Name	Phytochemical ID	Synonym	Part	Medicinal uses
Smeathxanthone A	CID_11509473	2-[(2E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienyl]-1,3,5,8-tetrahydroxy-xanthen-9-one	Root bark	Antimalarial
Garcinane	CID_25105257	N.A	Root bark	Antimalarial
Garciniaxanthone I	N.A		Root bark	Antimalarial
2-hydroxy-1,7-dimethoxyxanthone	CID_12133312	N.A	Stem bark	Antioxidant
1,5-dihydroxyxanthone	CID_5480299	1,5-dihydroxyxanthen-9-one	Stem bark	Antioxidant
Lupeol	CID_259846	Fagarasterol Clerodol Monogynol B	Stem bark	Antioxidant
Oleanolic acid	CID_10494	Oleanic acid Caryophyllin Astrantiagenin C	Stem bark	Antioxidant
Friedelin	CID_91472	Friedeline	Stem bark	Antioxidant
Bangangxanthone B	CID_11536905	N.A	Stem bark	Antioxidant
Bangangxanthone A	CID_11524043	N.A	Stem bark	Antioxidant

AMMPDB VER.1.1

Garcinia polyantha

Frequently asked questions

Vernacular names

Botanical description

Conservation status

Medicinal uses

Source: Hemshekhar et al.,2011