Ayenia herbacea
Ayenia herbacea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ayenia herbacea, is a remarkable medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this herb offers diverse therapeutic benefits, ranging from anti-inflammatory to antimicrobial properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its profound natural healing potential.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Byttneria Herbacea · Commersonia Herbacea
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ayenia herbaceaSynonyms
- Byttneria herbacea
- Commersonia herbacea
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ayenia herbacea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Malvales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Malvacaceae and the genus Ayenia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Ayenia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, Aneyia herbacea, is native to several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat extends across various parts of India, where it thrives in specific environmental conditions. Furthermore, the species can be found growing within the borders of Bangladesh. It also maintains a significant presence in the state of Assam. Overall, its geographical distribution is concentrated within these key areas of South Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ayenia herbacea has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, TAC, TFC, TPC, Tannin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TAC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TFC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TPC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoid
- Ayu
TAC
- Ayu
TFC
- Ayu
TPC
- Ayu
Tannin
- Ayu
phenol
- Ayu