Acmella caulirhiza
Acmella caulirhiza, commonly known as the "Indian Acmella," is a perennial medicinal herb valued for its potent bioactive properties. Rich in spilanthol, it is traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat inflammation, toothaches, and digestive issues. This versatile plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Acmella caulirhiza
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Ultimately, it resides in the family Asteraceae and is identified by the genus Acmella.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Acmella | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Acemella caulirhiza, exhibits a specific geographical range across the West Tropical Africa region. Its distribution begins in the country of Benin, where it can be found growing in local habitats. It also extends northward into the territory of Burkina. Furthermore, the species is documented within the borders of Guinea. Finally, its presence is confirmed in both Ivory Coast and Liberia, completing its regional spread.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acmella caulirhiza has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acmella caulirhiza has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antiapoptotic, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiapoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |