Argyreia argentea
Argyreiia argentea, commonly known as the Silver Leaf plant, is a versatile medicinal herb celebrated in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its striking foliage, this plant offers potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is frequently utilized in natural remedies to support skin health and promote overall systemic wellness.
- Scientific name: Argyreia argentea
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Argyreiia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Argyreia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Argyreiia argentea, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as silverleaf, while in Spanish, it is known as hoja de plata. In Portuguese, the plant is called folha de prata, and in French, it is identified as feuille d'argent.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the Asian continent. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is found growing in the regions of Assam and Bangladesh. Its distribution also extends into the Eastern Himalaya, highlighting its presence in mountainous terrains. Moving into Indo-China, the species is naturally occurring in Myanmar. Finally, its geographical reach includes the tropical landscapes of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Argyreia argentea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin hydrate, gallic acid, p-coumaric acid, rutin hydrate, tannin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin hydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin hydrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Argyreia argentea has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include boils, cold, fever, gastric ulcers, marasmus.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| boils | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| marasmus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| paralysis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |