African Coromandel
Asystasia intrusa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
African Coromandel, scientifically known as Asystasia intrusa, is a versatile medicinal herb native to various African regions. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it is frequently utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This plant serves as a vital natural resource for treating diverse ailments and supporting holistic wellness.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- African Coromandel
- Scientific synonyms
- Asystasia Micrantha · Asystasia Coromandeliana Var. Linearifolia · 22 more
Names
Common Names
- African Coromandel
Regional and Traditional Names
French:
- Herbe le rail
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Asystasia intrusaSynonyms
- Asystasia micrantha
- Asystasia coromandeliana var. linearifolia
- Ramusia nyctaginea
- Ruellia intrusa
- Ruellia biloba
- Dyschoriste biloba
- Tyloglossa longipes
- Asystasia parvula
- Asystasia subhastata
- Asystasia acuminata
- Asystasia ansellioides var. lanceolata
- Asystasia comorensis
- Asystasia coromandeliana var. micrantha
- Asystasia chelonoides var. arabica
- Asystasia floribunda
- Asystasia gangetica subsp. micrantha
- Asystasia capensis
- Asystasia bojeriana
- Asystasia pinguifolia
- Asystasia podostachys
- Asystasia pubescens
- Asystasia scabrida
- Asystasia querimbensis
- Asystasia multiflora
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Asystasia intrusa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Asystasia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Asystasia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Within this broad region, its presence is documented in the nation of Benin. It also grows naturally throughout the territories of Burkina and Gambia. Furthermore, the species can be located within the borders of Ghana. Finally, its geographical range extends into Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Asystasia intrusa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its green leaves and the overall aerial part. The leaves are often the most targeted component for extraction, containing various bioactive compounds, while the entire aerial part, including the stems and foliage above the ground, is frequently harvested to prepare decoctions or infusions.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Asystasia intrusa has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (6S,9R)-roseoside, 6-Deoxycatalpol, Ajugol, Angeloside, Asystoside.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (6S,9R)-roseoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-Deoxycatalpol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ajugol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angeloside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Asystoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Catalpol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ehrenoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Scutellarioside II | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Verbascoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzyl beta-d-glucopyranoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(6S,9R)-roseoside
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
6-Deoxycatalpol
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Ajugol
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Angeloside
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Asystoside
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Catalpol
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Ehrenoside
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Scutellarioside II
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Verbascoside
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
benzyl beta-d-glucopyranoside
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extracts | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol leaf extracts | Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |