Baliospermum solanifolium
Baliospermum solanifolium, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, holds immense ethnobotanical value. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential for modern pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Baliospermum solanifolium
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 |
Activities
Baliospermum solanifolium has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Baliospermum solanifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |