Argyreia nervosa
Argyreiia nervosa, commonly known as the Silver Leaf plant, is a medicinal shrub native to parts of Asia. Renowned for its neuroprotective properties, it is traditionally used in herbal medicine to enhance cognitive function, alleviate anxiety, and support neurological health through its unique bioactive phytochemical compounds and antioxidants.
- Scientific name: Argyreia nervosa
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Solanales and the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 |
Distribution
This plant is primarily located within the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing in the nations of Burkina, Guinea, and Nigeria. Its distribution also extends further west to include the country of Senegal. In addition to these western regions, it is present in West-Central Tropical Africa. Within this central zone, the species is documented in the Central African Republic.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Chemicals
Argyreia nervosa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cupric oxide, silver nitrate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cupric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silver nitrate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Argyreia nervosa has 12 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anticonvulsant, Antihyperglycemic, Antiinflammatory, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fertility-Enhancing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Argyreia nervosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |