Clerodendrum bungei
Clerodendrum bungei, commonly known as the Bungei Clerodendrum, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues. This botanical specimen holds significant promise for ongoing pharmacological research and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Clerodendrum bungei
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Clerodendrum, specifically the species Clerodendrum bungei.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Clerodendrum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Clerodendrum bungei, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Bunqe klerodendrumu, while in Vietnamese, it is called Bọ mẩy hôi. In Chinese, the plant is commonly known as 臭牡丹 (chòu mǔdān), though specific regional variations include 臭茉莉 (chòu mòlì) in mainland China (zh-cn) and 臭茉莉 (chòu mòlì) in Taiwan (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| az | Bunqe klerodendrumu | Wikidata |
| vi | Bọ mẩy hôi | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭牡丹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 臭茉莉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 臭茉莉 | Wikidata |
| ja | ボタンクサギ | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇常山 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭牡丹根 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭牡丹 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is also found throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically in Spain. Within Asia, the species is widely distributed across various parts of China. Its range in this country includes China South-Central, Hainan, and China North-Central.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clerodendrum bungei, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices. The roots are often employed for their specific therapeutic properties, serving as a vital part of the plant's medicinal profile. Additionally, the aerial parts, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, are frequently harvested and used to prepare infusions or topical applications to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum bungei has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,2,7,7-Tetramethyltricyclo[6.2.1.0(1,6)]undec-4-en-3-one, 5-O-ethylcleroindicin D, Uncinatone, beta-sitosterol, bungein A.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,2,7,7-Tetramethyltricyclo[6.2.1.0(1,6)]undec-4-en-3-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-O-ethylcleroindicin D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Uncinatone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bungein A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butylitaconic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerodenoside A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glochidiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glochidone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glochidonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |