Blumea eriantha
Blumea eriantha, commonly known as the hairy Blumea, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves possess significant therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Often used to treat respiratory ailments and skin infections, this plant remains a vital botanical resource.
- Scientific name: Blumea eriantha
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Specifically, Blumea eriantha is a member of the genus Blumea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Blumea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Blumea eriantha, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the camphorweed, while in Indonesian, it is known as selasih hutan. In the local Malay language, the plant is called daun selasih, and in Tamil, it is referred to as karpooravalli.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, its presence is well-documented across the various territories of India. It also extends its natural range into the mountainous terrains of Nepal. Furthermore, the species can be located within the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the Andaman Islands. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the Nicobar Islands, completing its presence across these coastal areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Blumea eriantha, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are concentrated within the leaf. The leaves are characterized by their distinct texture and aromatic qualities, often serving as the main component in traditional remedies used to treat various ailments. Because the bioactive compounds are most abundant in this part of the plant, the leaves are typically harvested and processed to create infusions or topical applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Blumea eriantha has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (4E,6Z)-allo-ocimene, carvotanacetone, dodecyl acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (4E,6Z)-allo-ocimene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carvotanacetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Blumea eriantha has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |