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Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum

Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. It is primarily recognized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, making it a valuable resource in natural pharmacology.

Family
Malvaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Abutilon Populifolium · Abutilon Vesicarium · 23 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales, falling within the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Abutilon, specifically as the subspecies indicum.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Malvales WCVP
Family Malvaceae WCVP
Genus Abutilon WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct tropical and subtropical regions. In the Macaronesian islands, its presence is specifically noted in Madeira. Its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Rwanda. Within the Western Indian Ocean, the species inhabits the Comoros and Mauritius. Additionally, the plant is distributed as far as the remote Chagos Archipelago.

Region Area Source
Macaronesia Madeira WCVP
West-Central Tropical Africa Rwanda WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Chagos Archipelago WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Comoros WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Réunion WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Rodrigues WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Seychelles WCVP
Western Asia Afghanistan WCVP
Western Asia Iraq WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, commonly known as Dubela, possesses various morphological features that are utilized in traditional medicine. The stem is typically slender and branched, providing the structural support necessary for the plant to grow. The leaves are characterized by their distinctively serrated margins and ovate shape, which are key identifying features of the species. When considering the aerial parts of the plant, one observes the combination of the foliage and flowering structures that emerge above the ground. Furthermore, the leaf structure plays a vital role in the plant's metabolic processes, while the root system serves to anchor the specimen and absorb essential nutrients from the soil.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf Genes (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
root Genes (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
stem Genes (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-HYDROXYECDYSONE, Cryptolepine, (10E,12Z)-9-hydroxyoctadeca-10,12-dienoic acid, Cryptolepinone, MALVALIC ACID.

Chemicals reported in Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
20-HYDROXYECDYSONE 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cryptolepine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(10E,12Z)-9-hydroxyoctadeca-10,12-dienoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cryptolepinone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MALVALIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Procyanidin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
QUINAZOLINE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
RUTIN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenes 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
VASICINONE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

20-HYDROXYECDYSONE

  1. The Medical journal of Malaysia
  2. Talanta

Cryptolepine

  1. International journal of oncology
  2. Talanta

(10E,12Z)-9-hydroxyoctadeca-10,12-dienoic acid

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters

Cryptolepinone

  1. Talanta

MALVALIC ACID

  1. The Medical journal of Malaysia

Procyanidin

  1. Genes

QUINAZOLINE

  1. The Medical journal of Malaysia

RUTIN

  1. Talanta

Terpenes

  1. Environmental science and pollution research international

VASICINONE

  1. Talanta

Activities

Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum has 2 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Analgesic Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
MeOH extract Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry letters (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aqueous extract Acta cirurgica brasileira (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
dried or powdered plant parts Gene (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethanolic extract Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extracts BMC complementary and alternative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
extracts of the aerial and root parts Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf extract BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆