Acmella radicans
Acmeilla radicans, commonly known as the creeping acmeilla, is a versatile medicinal herb prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Native to tropical regions, this resilient plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering natural bioactive compounds that support healing, wellness, and overall holistic health.
- Scientific name: Acmella radicans
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Acmella radicans, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales. Finally, it is classified under the family Asteraceae within 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 exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several diverse regions across the globe. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Guinea. Its range extends to East Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Tanzania. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is distributed across both Assam and Bangladesh. Finally, the plant is also documented in the southeastern parts of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acmella radicans has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include N-isobutyl-2E,6Z,8E-decatrienamide, indole-3-butyric acid, jasmonic acid, salicylic acid, spilanthol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| N-isobutyl-2E,6Z,8E-decatrienamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| indole-3-butyric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jasmonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salicylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spilanthol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acmella radicans has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acmella radicans has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include toothache.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |