Blumea obliqua
Blumea obliqua · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Blumea obliqua, is a perennial medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Widely utilized in traditional medicine, it is prized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. Often used to treat respiratory ailments and skin conditions, this versatile plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern healthcare.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Blumea Amplectens · Blumea Amplectens Var. Maritima · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Blumea obliquaSynonyms
- Blumea amplectens
- Blumea amplectens var. maritima
- Blumea arenaria
- Blumea obliqua var. arenaria
- Blumea obliqua var. maritima
- Blumea pubiflora
- Conyza amplectens
- Erigeron obliquus
- Blumea amplectens var. arenaria
- Placus obliquus
- Blumea anagallidifolia
- Conyza villosa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae within 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It is widely documented throughout the country of India, spanning diverse ecological zones. The species can also be found in the specific territories of Assam and the Laccadive Islands. Furthermore, its presence extends to the neighboring nation of Pakistan. Finally, the range of this medicinal plant reaches as far south as Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Blumea obliqua has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |