Ajuga decumbens
Ajuga decumbens, commonly known as a member of the bugleweed family, is a medicinal plant valued for its diverse pharmacological properties. Often found in specific regional habitats, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to address various ailments, showcasing the rich biodiversity and therapeutic potential of indigenous flora.
- Scientific name: Ajuga decumbens
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Ajuga.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ajuga | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct regions within China. It can be found growing in the South-Central parts of the country, reaching as far as the island of Hainan. The species also inhabits the northern territories, specifically within the Manchuria region. Furthermore, its presence extends into the North-Central areas of China. Finally, the plant's range includes the high-altitude landscapes of Qinghai.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ajuga decumbens has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-acetylharpagide, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-acetylharpagide | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3b | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3c | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-O-acetylharpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetylharpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerodane diterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyasterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ajuga decumbens has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ajuga decumbens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |