Aitchisonia rosea
Aitchisonia rosea, commonly known as the Rose-leaf Aitchisonia, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant pink blooms and fragrant foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, showcasing its profound ethnobotanical importance.
- Scientific name: Aitchisonia rosea
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, specifically being a member of the Rubiaceae family. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Aitchisonia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aitchisonia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, known as Aichisonia rosea, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Afghanistan. The species also extends its range into Iran, which is another part of Western Asia. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the plant is documented to grow in Pakistan. Together, these locations define the primary natural habitats for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aitchisonia rosea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include serverogenin acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| serverogenin acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aitchisonia rosea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aitchisonia rosea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |