Brachystemma calycinum
Brachystemma calycinum, commonly known as the "Red-flowered Brachystemma," is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to African landscapes. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional healers utilize its various parts to treat diverse ailments, showcasing its vital role in natural pharmacology and biodiversity.
- Scientific name: Brachystemma calycinum
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Caryophyllaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Brachystemma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Brachystemma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Brachystemma calycinum, is known by several different common names across various linguistic contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 短瓣花, 白牛膝, and 生筋藤, with the specific designation 短瓣花 also being used in the zh-cn and zh-tw language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短瓣花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短瓣花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 短瓣花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 白牛膝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 生筋藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 抽筋藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 活抽筋 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Asia. Within China, it is found in the South-Central areas as well as the Tibet region. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically documented in Assam. Additionally, the species can be located throughout the East Himalaya mountain range. Ultimately, a significant portion of its habitat includes various parts of India.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Brachystemma calycinum, is a medicinal species where the roots play a significant role in its traditional applications. The roots are often harvested and utilized in various herbal formulations due to their specific bioactive properties. In many ethnomedical practices, the decoctions or powders derived from these roots are employed to treat different ailments, making this particular part essential to the plant's overall therapeutic value.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Brachystemma calycinum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include brachystemidine D.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| brachystemidine D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |