Achyranthes bidentata
Achyranthhes bidentata, commonly known as the two-toothed achyranthes, is a versatile medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities. This plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and various systemic inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Achyranthes bidentata
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is positioned in the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Achyranthes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Achyranthes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across several distinct global regions. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, covering both Cameroon and the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, the species is also located in South Tropical Africa, specifically in Angola. Remarkably, its range reaches as far as the Russian Far East in the Primorye region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Achyranthes bidentata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Diosgenin, chlormequat, daminozide, mepiquat chloride, paclobutrazol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diosgenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlormequat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daminozide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mepiquat chloride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paclobutrazol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Achyranthes bidentata has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Achyranthes bidentata has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, hypertension, menstruation, nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menstruation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nasopharyngeal carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |