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Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya

Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in tropical regions, this variety is recognized for its unique phytochemical properties. It is frequently utilized for its potential therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities in herbal medicine.

Family
Urticaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Boehmeria Macrostachya · Boehmeria Platyphylla Var. Macrostachya · 6 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, it falls into the family Urticaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Boehmeria, categorized as the variety macrostachya.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Rosales
Family Urticaceae
Genus Boehmeria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning across parts of East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. In China, its presence is recorded primarily within the Southeast region. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is widely distributed throughout India and Bangladesh. It can also be found in the specialized environments of the East Himalaya. Furthermore, its habitat extends to the specific area of Assam.

Region Area
China China Southeast
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indian Subcontinent West Himalaya
Indo-China Cambodia
Indo-China Laos

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Activities

Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. SpringerPlus

Antioxidant

  1. SpringerPlus

Preparations

Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract, methanol extracts.

Preparations reported for Boehmeria virgata var. macrostachya
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanol extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extract

  1. SpringerPlus

Methanol extracts

  1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine