Clerodendrum infortunatum
Clerodendrum infortunatum, commonly known as the climbing clerodendrum, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions. This robust shrub offers significant pharmacological potential for modern integrative medicine.
- Scientific name: Clerodendrum infortunatum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution is specifically noted in the South-Central areas. It is also widely found across the Indian Subcontinent, including the territories of India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species can be located within the Assam region. Finally, its range extends into the mountainous landscapes of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | 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 | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum infortunatum has 31 reported phytochemicals identified across 31 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (3E)-hexen-1-ol acetate, 1-hexanol, 1-octen-3-ol, 3-octanone, Gallic Acid.
- Total chemicals
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 31
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (3E)-hexen-1-ol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-hexanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-octen-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-octanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic Acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clerodendrum infortunatum has 10 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Cytotoxic, Antibacterial, Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum infortunatum has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cervical cancer, bronchitis, cognitive decline, inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cervical cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive decline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |