Abutilon theophrasti
Abutilon theophrasti, commonly known as velvetleaf, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Recognized by its soft, velvety foliage, it possesses significant bioactive properties. Often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, this plant serves as a crucial botanical resource in various ethnopharmacological studies worldwide.
- Scientific name: Abutilon theophrasti
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales, it is classified under the family Malvaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Abutilon.
| 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 specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing in Finland as well as within Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends into Middle Europe, where it is documented in the country of Austria. Furthermore, the species is also located within the Czechia-Slovakia region. Together, these locations define the known range of this medicinal species across the northern and central parts of Europe.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abutilon theophrasti has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, myricetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside, quercetin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin 3-O-beta-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Abutilon theophrasti has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include E. coli, Tobacco mosaic virus, dysentery, gastric ulcer, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tobacco mosaic virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peptic ulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |