Ajuga parviflora
Ajuga parviflora, commonly known as a member of the bugleweed family, is a lesser-studied medicinal herb found in specific regional ecosystems. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Researchers explore its phytochemical properties to uncover new applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ajuga parviflora
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement identifies it as a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. It is specifically categorized under the family Lamiaceae within 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 wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, it can be found growing within the borders of Afghanistan. Its presence is also significant throughout the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits India and Nepal. Additionally, the species is documented across Pakistan. Finally, its range extends into the specific ecological zone known as the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ajuga parviflora has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, aminophenols, glycosides, phenols, polyphenols.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aminophenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ajuga parviflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Citrobacter, Hepatitis C Virus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Citrobacter | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatitis C Virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |