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
- Roots
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Volkameria Petasites · Clerodendrum Robinsonii · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clerodendrum petasitesSynonyms
- Volkameria petasites
- Clerodendrum robinsonii
- Clerodendrum subpandurifolium
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 | 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 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Clerodendrum petaites, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicinal practices, with a particular emphasis on its roots. The roots are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds believed to hold therapeutic potential for treating various ailments. While the leaves and stems also contribute to the plant's overall medicinal profile, the root system remains a fundamental part studied for its specific pharmacological properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoid | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hispidulin | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanillic acid | International journal of pharmaceutics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clerodendrum petasites has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiinflammatory | Journal of traditional and complementary medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | Journal of traditional and complementary medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum petasites has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, skin diseases, atopic dermatitis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | International journal of pharmaceutics (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atopic dermatitis | Research in pharmaceutical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CP extract | Journal of traditional and complementary medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extracts | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |