Acmella uliginosa
Acmella uliginosa, commonly known as the "rambutong" or "bitter herb," is a versatile medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its unique flavor and potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, inflammation, and skin conditions, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Acmella uliginosa
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant 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, known scientifically as Acmella uliginosa, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in the nation of Benin, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, it can be found growing within the borders of Burkina. The species also extends its range into Guinea-Bissau and the country of Guinea. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the territory of Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Acmella uliginosa has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, flavonoid, lignan, saponin, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Acmella uliginosa has 7 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Acmella uliginosa has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include infectious diseases, mouth ulcers, pain, sore throat, toothache.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mouth ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |