Clerodendrum phlomidis
Clerodendrum phlomidis, commonly known as Hill Glory Bower, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to India. Renowned in Ayurveda, it possesses potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Frequently used to treat respiratory ailments, skin disorders, and gastrointestinal issues, this plant serves as a vital resource in traditional healing practices.
- Scientific name: Clerodendrum phlomidis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is specifically classified under 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 phlomidis, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Telugu, it is referred to as జయ చెట్టు, while in Tamil, it is called தழுதாரை. The Malayalam-speaking community calls it കോഴിയപ്പ, and in Kannada, it is known as ಕ್ಷುದ್ರ ಅಗ್ನಿಮಂಥ. Additionally, in Urdu, the plant is commonly known as ارنی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| te | జయ చెట్టు | Wikidata |
| ta | தழுதாரை | Wikidata |
| ml | കോഴിയപ്പ | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕ್ಷುದ್ರ ಅಗ್ನಿಮಂಥ | Wikidata |
| ur | ارنی | Wikidata |
| ml | കോഴിയാപ്പ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally throughout the various regions of India and Pakistan. Its presence extends to the tropical environments of Sri Lanka and the country of Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the specific elevations of the West Himalaya. This broad range highlights its significant ecological footprint within the South Asian region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Shankhapushpi, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. The leaves are characterized by their distinct shape and aromatic quality, often being harvested and processed to harness their therapeutic properties. In various medicinal preparations, these leaves are employed for their potential calming and neuroprotective effects, serving as a vital part of the plant's overall healing profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum phlomidis has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pectolinaringenin, 24beta-ethylcholesta-5,22E,25-triene-3beta-ol, 7-hydroxyflavone, andrographolide, clerodendrin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pectolinaringenin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 24beta-ethylcholesta-5,22E,25-triene-3beta-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-hydroxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| andrographolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerodendrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerodin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| clerosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scutellarein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clerodendrum phlomidis has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antifungal, Antiplasmodial, Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum phlomidis has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, analgesic, anti-asthmatic, arthritis, asthma.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-asthmatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| granuloma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |