Deeringia amherstiana
Bosea amherstiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Deeringia amherstiana, scientifically known as Bosea amherstiana, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Found in specific tropical habitats, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Researchers study its unique chemical properties to explore potential therapeutic applications, particularly in traditional healing practices for treating various ailments.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Rodetia Amherstiana
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bosea amherstianaSynonyms
- Rodetia amherstiana
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is specifically situated in the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Bosea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Bosea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the vast region of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its natural habitat extends across the diverse terrains of Nepal. It also makes a significant presence in the landscape of Pakistan. Furthermore, the species is well-documented throughout the West Himalaya. These specific locations define the known geographical range of Bosea amherstiana.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Bosea amherstiana has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antipyretic, Sedative.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Antipyretic
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Sedative
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Preparations
Bosea amherstiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic fraction.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic fraction | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic fraction
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences