Blumea riparia
Blumea riparia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Blumea riparia, scientifically known as Blumea riparia, is a versatile medicinal herb native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, fever, and digestive issues. This plant holds significant pharmacological potential for developing natural therapeutic treatments worldwide.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Eupatorium Reflexum · Leveillea Riparia · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Blumea ripariaSynonyms
- Eupatorium reflexum
- Leveillea riparia
- Blumea riparia f. angustifolia
- Blumea chinensis var. riparia
- Conyza longissima
- Conyza serici-vestita
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Blumea, where it is known as Blumea riparia.
| 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 widespread presence across several key regions in East and South Asia. Within China, its distribution spans from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast coastal areas. It can also be found growing on the tropical island of Hainan. In Eastern Asia, the species is documented occurring in Taiwan. Finally, its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Blumea riparia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protocatechuic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| protocatechuic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
protocatechuic acid
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Blumea riparia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |