Clerodendrum indicum
Clerodendrum indicum, commonly known as Hill Glory Bower, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Asia. Widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic and folk medicine, this plant possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties. Its leaves and roots are frequently employed to treat various ailments, including skin infections and fever.
- Scientific name: Clerodendrum indicum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is established within the genus Clerodendrum.
| 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 indicum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Vietnamese, it is called Chỉ thiên giả, while in Chinese, it is known as 长管大青 (and also written as 长管大青 in simplified characters, zh-hans). In Arabic, the name used is كليرا انديكا, and in Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as കുഴൽമുല്ല.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Chỉ thiên giả | Wikidata |
| zh | 长管大青 | Wikidata |
| ar | كليرا انديكا | Wikidata |
| ml | കുഴൽമുല്ല | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 长管大青 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 长管大青 | Wikidata |
| zh | 长管垂茉莉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 长管假茉莉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 滇常山 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is commonly found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence is also well-documented across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Furthermore, it grows naturally in the country of Bangladesh. Finally, the species can be located within the unique ecological zone of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Clerodendrum indicum, is valued in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found within various of its anatomical structures. Specifically, the roots are frequently utilized in decoctions to treat various ailments, while the bark is also harvested for its medicinal potency. Together, these parts serve as essential components in traditional healing practices to address different health concerns.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum indicum has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Triterpenoids, acteoside, apigenin 7-glucoside, betulinic acid, hispidulin.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acteoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin 7-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hispidulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid 3-acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pectolinarigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scutellarein-7-O-beta-d-glucuronate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clerodendrum indicum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum indicum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, Gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria, antipyretic, lipid peroxidation.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-negative bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gram-positive bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lipid peroxidation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |