Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum
Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum, commonly known as Indian Mallow, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, this plant offers significant therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions, serving as a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 |
Activities
Abutilon indicum subsp. indicum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |