Argyreia mollis
Argyreiia mollis, commonly known as the Silver-leafed Argyreiia, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent, bioactive botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Argyreia mollis
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- 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 is placed in the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Argyreia, specifically as the species Argyreia mollis.
| 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, known scientifically as Argyreia mollis, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In Malagasy, it is known as Rabet po-seppo, while in Chinese, it is recognized by multiple names including 银背藤, 黄毛白鹤藤, 银背藤 (simplified), and 銀背藤 (traditional).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mad | Rabet po-seppo | Wikidata |
| zh | 银背藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 银背藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 銀背藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黄毛白鹤藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 银背藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the tropical environment of Hainan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing within Bangladesh. The Indo-China region also hosts the species, spanning across the Andaman Islands as well as the mainland territories of Cambodia and Laos. Together, these locations highlight the plant's wide range throughout Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Argyreiia mollis, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. The medicinal efficacy of the species is often derived from the various structures found above the ground, such as the leaves and stems, which constitute the essential aerial part used for decoctions or extracts. Depending on the specific preparation required, different components of the aerial parts may be harvested to ensure the concentration of active compounds.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial part | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Argyreia mollis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |