Blumea sinuata
Blumea sinuatat, commonly known as Sambong, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned in traditional herbal medicine, it possesses potent diuretic, anti-urolithiasis, and anti-inflammatory properties. Often used to treat kidney stones and edema, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential for supporting urinary tract health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Blumea sinuata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Specifically, it is categorized under the genus Blumea, with the species name sinuata.
| 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, known scientifically as Blumea sinuatat, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly known as 波缘艾纳香, a name also utilized in simplified formats such as 波缘艾纳香 (zh-hans) and specifically in mainland China as 波缘艾纳香 (zh-cn), as well as in its traditional forms in Taiwan as 波緣艾納香 (zh-tw). Additionally, it is identified by the name 吊钟黄 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 波缘艾纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 波缘艾纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 波缘艾纳香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 波緣艾納香 | Wikidata |
| zh | 吊钟黄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 六耳铃 | Wikidata |
| zh | 走马风 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across two major continents. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the countries of Benin, Mali, and Senegal. Its presence also extends into Asia, specifically within the various regions of China. Within China, the species is documented in the South-Central areas. Additionally, the plant is known to inhabit the tropical island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |