Clerodendrum petasites

Clerodendrum petasites · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Clerodendrum petaites, scientifically known as Clerodendrum petaites, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its unique bioactive compounds make it a vital subject in ethnobotanical research.

Family
Lamiaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Volkameria Petasites · Clerodendrum Robinsonii · 1 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Clerodendrum petasites

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Clerodendrum.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Clerodendrum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily characterized by a very limited geographical distribution. Within the vast landscape of Indo-China, its presence is notably restricted. Specifically, its documented occurrence is found within the borders of Vietnam. This localized range suggests that the species may be endemic to certain ecological niches in the region. Consequently, the plant occupies a specific and specialized territory within its natural habitat.

Region Area
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Clerodendrum petasites has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Clerodendrum petasites
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Chemicals

Clerodendrum petasites has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoid, Hispidulin, Vanillic acid.

Chemicals reported in Clerodendrum petasites
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Flavonoid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hispidulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vanillic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Flavonoid

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Hispidulin

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Vanillic acid

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics

Activities

Clerodendrum petasites has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive.

Activities reported in Clerodendrum petasites
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antinociceptive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiinflammatory

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Antinociceptive

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Conditions

Clerodendrum petasites has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include asthma, skin diseases, atopic dermatitis.

Conditions investigated for Clerodendrum petasites
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Asthma 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Skin diseases 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Atopic dermatitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Asthma

  1. Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie
  2. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Skin diseases

  1. International journal of pharmaceutics
  2. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Atopic dermatitis

  1. Research in pharmaceutical sciences

Preparations

Clerodendrum petasites has 4 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include CP extract, crude extract, ethanolic extract, ethanolic extracts.

Preparations reported for Clerodendrum petasites
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Cp extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crude extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ethanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cp extract

  1. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine

Crude extract

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanolic extract

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Ethanolic extracts

  1. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet