Gluta usitata
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| Internal ID | UUID64401e24c36a5882021241 |
| Scientific name | Gluta usitata |
| Authority | (Wall.) Ding Hou |
| First published in | Blumea 24: 21 (1978) |
General Uses Top
Suggest a correction!Common products:
• Tannin extract: bark yields high-tannin extract used as a leather tanning agent and in natural dyeing; classified botanically as containing condensed tannins.
• Timber: the heartwood is used for general construction and utility lumber.
Industrial and craft applications:
• Tanning and dyeing: bark-derived tannin extracts are employed in leather tanning and as natural brown colorants for protein fibers (wool/silk) under acidic dyebaths; the same condensed tannin class is the chemical basis for these applications.
• Timber engineering: heartwood is employed as dimension lumber and structural components where durability and moderate hardness are acceptable.
Food and beverages (non-medicinal):
No documented edible or beverage uses are reported for Gluta usitata.
Colorants and tanning:
• Natural brown colorants: bark tannin extracts provide brown shades on protein fibers.
• Leather tanning: condensed tannins from bark are suitable for vegetable tanning processes; chemical classification supports crosslinking of collagen and dye fixation.
Wood and fiber:
• Wood: moderately heavy and hard; suitable for general construction, flooring, furniture parts, and turnery where appearance and durability permit.
• Fiber: no documented bast or fiber use reported.
Fragrance and cosmetics:
No documented fragrance or cosmetic uses are reported.
Properties relevant to use:
• Condensed tannin class in bark enables leather tanning and natural dyeing.
• Wood hardness and density support structural and general-purpose applications.
Standards and regulation:
No species-specific standards or regulatory frameworks are documented.
Sustainability and sourcing:
• Bark harvesting for tannin must be regulated to avoid overharvest and maintain tree health; sustainable harvest methods (e.g., selective coppicing, ring-barking rather than felling) are recommended.
• Timber from plantation or well-managed natural stands is preferable to ensure resource sustainability.
Synonyms Top
| Scientific name | Authority | First published in |
|---|---|---|
| Melanorrhoea usitata | Wall. | Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 9 (1829) |
| Melanorrhoea usitatissima | Steud. | Nomencl. Bot. [Steudel], ed. 2. 2: 114 (1841) |
Common names Top
Add a new one! Suggest a correction!| Language | Common/alternative name |
|---|---|
| English | theetsee |
| English | thitsi |
| English | burmese lacquer tree |
| German | burmesischer lackbaum |
| Japanese | ビルマウルシ |
| Japanese | melanorrhoea usitata |
| Burmese | သစ်စေး |
| Thai | รักใหญ่ |
| Chinese | 缅甸漆树 |
Germination/Propagation Top
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Distribution (via POWO/KEW) Top
Legend for the distribution data:
- Doubtful data
- Extinct
- Introduced
- Native
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Asia-tropical click to expand
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Indian Subcontinent
- Assam
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Indo-China
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Thailand
- Vietnam
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Indian Subcontinent
Links to other databases Top
Suggest others/fix!| Database | ID/link to page |
|---|---|
| World Flora Online | wfo-0000704326 |
| Tropicos | 100343628 |
| KEW | urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:69645-1 |
| The Plant List | kew-2827195 |
| PFAF | Gluta usitata |
| Open Tree Of Life | 3942367 |
| NCBI Taxonomy | 1920634 |
| IPNI | 69645-1 |
| iNaturalist | 541556 |
| GBIF | 3662338 |
| Freebase | /m/0c3_zt5 |
| EOL | 483486 |
| USDA GRIN | 315186 |
| Wikipedia | Gluta_usitata |
Genomes (via NCBI) Top
No reference genome is available on NCBI yet. We are constantly monitoring for new data.
Scientific Literature Top
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Phytochemical Profile Top
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| Name | PubChem ID | Canonical SMILES | MW | Found in | Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives | |||||
| 1,2-Dimethyl-4-(12-phenyldodecyl)cyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-diol | 163192313 | Click to see | 384.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 1,2-Dimethyl-5-(12-phenyldodecyl)cyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,3-diol | 163194347 | Click to see | 384.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Methoxybenzenes / Dimethoxybenzenes | |||||
| 1,2-Dimethoxy-3-(10-phenyldecyl)benzene | 14889645 | Click to see | 354.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 1,2-Dimethoxy-3-(12-phenyldodecyl)benzene | 14889646 | Click to see | 382.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Phenylpropanes | |||||
| 1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-10-phenyldodecan-2-one | 163193950 | Click to see | 352.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| > Benzenoids / Benzene and substituted derivatives / Styrenes | |||||
| 3-Heptadeca-1,3-dienylphenol | 163194693 | Click to see | 328.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| > Benzenoids / Naphthalenes / Naphthoquinones | |||||
| 2,3,5,8-Tetrahydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone | 135543374 | Click to see | 222.15 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| > Benzenoids / Phenols / 1-hydroxy-4-unsubstituted benzenoids | |||||
| 1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-12-phenyldodecan-2-one | 86118623 | Click to see | 352.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)-14-phenyltetradecan-2-one | 86118626 | Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)CC2=CC(=CC=C2)O | 380.60 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| 3-(10-Phenyldecyl)phenol | 44575633 | Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCCCCCCCCC2=CC(=CC=C2)O | 310.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| 3-(12-Phenyldodecyl)Phenol | 14655085 | Click to see | 338.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 3-(2-Hydroxynonadeca-1,3-dienyl)phenol | 163189726 | Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC=CC(=CC1=CC(=CC=C1)O)O | 372.60 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| 3-(2-Hydroxynonadeca-1,3,5-trienyl)phenol | 163195017 | Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCC=CC=CC(=CC1=CC(=CC=C1)O)O | 370.60 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| > Benzenoids / Phenols / Benzenediols / Catechols | |||||
| 3-(12-Phenyldodecyl)catechol | 14057486 | Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCCCCCCCCCCC2=C(C(=CC=C2)O)O | 354.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| 3-n-Heptadecatrienylcatechol | 187104 | Click to see | 342.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 3-Pentadecenylcatechol | 70388505 | Click to see | 318.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 3-Pentadecylcatechol | 68118 | Click to see CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC1=C(C(=CC=C1)O)O | 320.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 4-(10-Phenyldecyl)benzene-1,2-diol | 14057488 | Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCCCCCCCCC2=CC(=C(C=C2)O)O | 326.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| 4-(12-Phenyldodecyl)catechol | 14057490 | Click to see | 354.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| 4-Heptadeca-1,3,5-trienylbenzene-1,2-diol | 86119190 | Click to see | 342.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 4-Pentadecylbenzene-1,2-diol | 219441 | Click to see | 320.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| omega-(10-Phenyldecyl)catechol | 14057483 | Click to see C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCCCCCCCCCC2=C(C(=CC=C2)O)O | 326.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| > Benzenoids / Phenols / Benzenediols / Resorcinols | |||||
| 5-(10-Phenyldecyl)benzene-1,3-diol | 44575634 | Click to see | 326.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| 5-(12-Phenyldodecyl)benzene-1,3-diol | 44575635 | Click to see | 354.50 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Fatty Acyls / Fatty alcohols / Long-chain fatty alcohols | |||||
| 3-(2-Hydroxy-14-phenyltetradecyl)phenol | 162963191 | Click to see | 382.60 | unknown |
https://doi.org/10.1016/S0021-9673(01)90701-0 https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| > Lipids and lipid-like molecules / Prenol lipids / Diterpenoids / Dolabellane and neodolabellane diterpenoids | |||||
| (3aR,5Z,12aR)-3a,6,10-trimethyl-1-propan-2-ylidene-3,7,8,11,12,12a-hexahydro-2H-cyclopenta[11]annulen-4-one | 162875206 | Click to see CC1=CCCC(=CC(=O)C2(CCC(=C(C)C)C2CC1)C)C | 286.50 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| > Organic oxygen compounds / Organooxygen compounds / Alcohols and polyols / Tertiary alcohols | |||||
| 1,2-Dimethyl-3-pentadecylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-diol | 163192733 | Click to see | 350.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 1,2-Dimethyl-4-pentadecylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-diol | 163195815 | Click to see | 350.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 3-Heptadecyl-1,2-dimethylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-diol | 163192445 | Click to see | 378.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
| 4-Heptadecyl-1,2-dimethylcyclohexa-3,5-diene-1,2-diol | 163192828 | Click to see | 378.60 | unknown | https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(86)80094-2 |
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