Clerodendrum polycephalum
Clerodendrum polycephalum, commonly known as the "Siam Tulip" or "Clerodendrum," is a versatile medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This potent botanical offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Clerodendrum polycephalum
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Clerodendrum, specifically as the species Clerodendrum polycephalum.
| 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, Clerodendrum polycephalum, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Malay, it is commonly referred to as daun ruku-ruku, while in Tamil, it is known as kalli-mula-thanni. In Thai, the plant is called phak kleean.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Clerodendrum polycephalum, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Benin, where it grows in local ecosystems. It is also found throughout Burkina, contributing to the biodiversity of the area. Furthermore, the species inhabits significant portions of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, the geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast, marking its spread across these West African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum polycephalum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acacetin, loliolide, methyl pheophorbide A.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loliolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl pheophorbide A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Clerodendrum polycephalum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum polycephalum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium berghei, Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium berghei | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |