Aerva javanica
Aerva javaica, commonly known as Hydnora or Gunung Lawang, is a versatile medicinal herb found across tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This resilient plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin infections to digestive and respiratory issues.
- Scientific name: Aerva javanica
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Aerva.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aerva | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Aerva javanica, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the North African region. Its presence is well-documented in the country of Algeria, where it thrives in various local habitats. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the territories of Egypt and Libya. The plant also inhabits the landscapes of Morocco, contributing to its regional prevalence. Finally, its geographical range extends into the arid environments of Western Sahara.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Western Sahara | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aerva javanica has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, caffeic acid, gallic acid, hexacosyl ferulate.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexacosyl ferulate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexadecyl ferulate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aerva javanica has 10 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Demulcent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Emetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Purgative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aerva javanica has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant, breast cancer, cutaneous leishmaniasis, inflammation, liver diseases.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |