Argyreia capitiformis
Argyreiia capitiformis, commonly known as the silver bush, is a resilient shrub native to South Africa. Valued in traditional medicine, its silvery, aromatic foliage is frequently used to treat respiratory ailments and skin irritations. This hardy plant highlights the rich biodiversity and medicinal potential found within fynbos ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Argyreia capitiformis
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 situated in the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Argyreiia, identifying it as Argyreiia capitiformis.
| 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, Argyreia capitiformis, is known by several distinct common names across different linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 毛藤花, a name used consistently in zh, zh-cn, and zh-tw. Additionally, it is commonly known by the names 硬毛白鹤藤 and 头花银背藤 in zh.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 毛藤花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 毛藤花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 毛藤花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 硬毛白鹤藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 头花银背藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一匹绸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can also be found in the state of Assam. Additionally, it has a recorded distribution within the borders of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments across southern and eastern Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Activities
Argyreia capitiformis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Argyreia capitiformis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, antihyperglycemic, pain.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |