Cipura paludosa
Cipura paludosa, commonly known as Water Bean or Water Spurge, is a perennial aquatic herb native to tropical regions. Characterized by its lush green foliage and delicate tubular flowers, this plant thrives in wetlands. It is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Cipura paludosa
- Family: Iridaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asparagales and the family Iridaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Cipura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Iridaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cipura | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cipura paludosa, is recognized by several different common names in Portuguese, including alho-do-mato, alho do mato, alho-da-campina, alho da campina, and alho-do-campo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Alho-do-mato | Wikidata |
| pt | Alho do mato | Wikidata |
| pt | Alho-da-campina | Wikidata |
| pt | Alho da campina | Wikidata |
| pt | Alho-do-campo | Wikidata |
| pt | Alho do campo | Wikidata |
| pt | Cebolinha-do-campo | Wikidata |
| pt | Cebolinha do campo | Wikidata |
| pt | Cipura graminea | Wikidata |
| pt | Cipura humilis | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across parts of Asia and North America. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in both India and Bangladesh. Moving toward North America, the species is found throughout several regions of Mexico. Specifically, it inhabits the Mexico Gulf area and the Mexico Southwest region. Additionally, its range extends into the Mexico Southeast territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Cipura paludosa, is characterized by its specific morphological features used in traditional applications. While many medicinal species rely on leaves or stems, the therapeutic potential of this particular plant is often associated with its underground structures. In certain botanical contexts related to its growth habit, the focus remains on how its specialized bulbs serve as nutrient reservoirs, allowing the plant to persist in its natural habitat and concentrating the bioactive compounds necessary for its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bulbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cipura paludosa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cipura paludosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |