Bhesa paniculata
Bhesas paniculata, commonly known as the "climbing medicinal herb," is a versatile plant valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Native to tropical regions, it possesses significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. This climbing shrub is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Bhesa paniculata
- Family: Centroplacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Bhesa paniculata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Centroplacaceae and the genus Bhesa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Centroplacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bhesa | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Bhesas paniculata, is referred to by the common name Biku-biku in the Malay language (ms).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Biku-biku | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct ecological regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is naturally found growing in India. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be located in both Myanmar and Thailand. Furthermore, the species is present in the Malesia zone, specifically inhabiting Borneo. Finally, its geographical presence continues through the Malay Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Bhusa paniculata, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The wood of the plant is often studied for its structural density and potential biochemical constituents, while the bark is frequently harvested and processed to extract active medicinal compounds used in traditional healing practices.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Bhesa paniculata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+/-)-pinoresinol, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid, anofinic acid, beta-sitosterol, methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+/-)-pinoresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anofinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |