Asystasia mysorensis
Asystaesia mysorenensis, commonly known as the Mysore Achyranthes, is a versatile medicinal herb native to India. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This potent plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare applications.
- Scientific name: Asystasia mysorensis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Asystasia mysorensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Acanthaceae and is situated within 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 |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different scientific synonyms and common classifications across various botanical contexts, including Adhatoda rostellaria var. humilis, Adhatoda rostrata, Asystasia rostrata, Asystasia schimperi, and Asystasia schimperi var. grantii.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Adhatoda rostellaria var. humilis | Wikidata |
| es | Adhatoda rostrata | Wikidata |
| es | Asystasia rostrata | Wikidata |
| es | Asystasia schimperi | Wikidata |
| es | Asystasia schimperi var. grantii | Wikidata |
| es | Ruellia mysorensis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct distribution pattern primarily concentrated across the African continent. Within the West-Central Tropical Africa region, it can be found growing in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its presence also extends into Northeast Tropical Africa, where it is located in Ethiopia. Additionally, the species is documented within the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's presence in both West-Central and Northeast tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Asystasia mysorensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ascorbic acid, vitamin C.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |