Blumea stricta
Blumea stricta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Blumea stricta, scientifically known as Blumea stricta, is a versatile medicinal shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. Widely distributed across tropical Asia, this plant is revered in traditional medicine for its potent therapeutic properties, particularly in treating respiratory ailments, skin infections, and digestive issues through its bioactive compounds.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root · Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Blumea strictaSynonyms
- Tanacetum gratum
- Tanacetum purpureum
- Artemisia hirsuta
- Cyathocline jacquemontii
- Cyathocline lawii
- Cyathocline lyrata
- Cyathocline stricta
- Cyathocline purpurea var. bicolor
- Dichrocephala minutifolia
- Cyathocline birmanica
- Tanacetum viscosum
- Cyathocline purpurea
- Cyathocline purpurea var. alba
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Blumea stricta, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Blumea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Blumea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is specifically documented to grow in the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout Bangladesh. Finally, the plant is also known to inhabit the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Blumea stricta has 4 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, flower, leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Natural product research
Flower
- Natural product research
Leaf
- Natural product research
Stem
- Natural product research
Chemicals
Blumea stricta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene, Lavandulyl acetate, Thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lavandulyl acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene
- Natural product research
Lavandulyl acetate
- Natural product research
Thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Blumea stricta has 5 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CPFEO, CPLEO, CPREO, CPSEO, essential oil of roots.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cpfeo | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cpleo | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cpreo | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cpseo | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oil of roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cpfeo
- Natural product research
Cpleo
- Natural product research
Cpreo
- Natural product research
Cpseo
- Natural product research
Essential oil of roots
- Journal of ethnopharmacology