Aegiphila integrifolia
Aegiphila integrifolia, commonly known as the White Aegiphila, is a versatile tropical shrub prized for its medicinal properties. Found across Southeast Asia, its leaves and bark are traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and fever, offering a natural resource for holistic healing and wellness.
- Scientific name: Aegiphila integrifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Aegiphila.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aegiphila | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several tropical regions in the Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Panamá. Moving toward the Caribbean, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The species also extends into Northern South America, covering several distinct territories. Specifically, its range includes the nations of Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aegiphila integrifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, hispidulin, lupeol, mannitol, pectolinarigenin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectolinarigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aegiphila integrifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiophidic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiophidic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aegiphila integrifolia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include snakebites.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| snakebites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |