Aegialitis rotundifolia
Aegialiitis rotundifolia, commonly known as the "Wild Nutmeg," is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbalism. Native to tropical regions, it possesses potent bioactive compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This resilient plant is frequently studied for its therapeutic potential in treating various ailments and supporting holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Aegialitis rotundifolia
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Caryophyllales and the family Plumbaginaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is completed by the genus Aegialitis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aegialitis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its range includes both India and Bangladesh. Moving toward the Indo-China region, the species is notably found in Myanmar. Its distribution also extends to specific island territories, including the Andaman Islands and the Nicobar Islands. Together, these locations highlight the widespread natural habitat of Aegialitis rotundifolia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Aegialitis rotundifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Thrombolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aegialitis rotundifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hemolysis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hemolysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |