Ayapana triplinervis
Ayapana triplinervis, commonly known as the Golden Leaf Herb, is a potent medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its exceptional anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it is frequently utilized to support digestive health and boost immune function, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and vitality.
- Scientific name: Ayapana triplinervis
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Ayapana, and species name, trip linervis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ayapana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Apayana triplinervis, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Benin. Moving toward the maritime regions, it can be found throughout the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, this species inhabits the islands of Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues. Finally, its range extends further within the Western Indian Ocean to include the Seychelles.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ayapana triplinervis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, 7-methoxycoumarin, chlorogenic acid, coumarin, gallic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 7-methoxycoumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ayapana triplinervis has 10 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antianorexic, Antibacterial, Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antianorexic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiparasitic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ayapana triplinervis has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds, ZIKV infection, Zika virus, immune responses, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZIKV infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zika virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| immune responses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insect bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| regeneration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |