Montane Baliospermum
Baliospermum solanifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (26 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Montane Baliospermum, scientifically known as Baliospermum solanifolium, is a rare medicinal shrub native to high-altitude tropical forests. Renowned for its unique leaf structure, this botanical treasure is valued in traditional healing practices for its potent bioactive compounds, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating various inflammatory and systemic ailments.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Montane Baliospermum
- Scientific synonyms
- Croton Roxburghii · Jatropha Montana · 12 more
Names
Common Names
- Montane Baliospermum
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Baliospermum solanifoliumSynonyms
- Croton roxburghii
- Jatropha montana
- Ricinus montanus
- Baliospermum montanum
- Baliospermum moritzianum
- Croton solanifolius
- Baliospermum axillare var. dioicum
- Baliospermum indicum
- Baliospermum montanum var. dioicum
- Baliospermum pendulinum
- Baliospermum montanum var. heterophyllum
- Baliospermum raziana
- Baliospermum angulare
- Baliospermum axillare
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Baliospermum solanifolium, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Euphorbiaceae within the genus Baliospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Baliospermum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of East and South Asia. Within China, its presence is primarily documented in the South-Central region. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in diverse locations such as Assam and throughout India. Furthermore, the species is distributed across Bangladesh and the East Himalaya region. These varied locations highlight its localized presence across several distinct ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Baliospermum solanifolium has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Phenols, Saponins, Terpenoids, ascorbic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Analytical biochemistry
Phenols
- Analytical biochemistry
Saponins
- Analytical biochemistry
Terpenoids
- Analytical biochemistry
ascorbic acid
- Indian journal of microbiology
Activities
Baliospermum solanifolium has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Indian journal of microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Indian journal of microbiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baliospermum solanifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ethanolic extract | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |