harlequin gataxon comlorybower
Clerodendrum trichotomum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (36 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Harlequin gataxon comlorybower, scientifically known as Clerodendrum trichotomum, is a striking deciduous shrub native to East Asia. Renowned for its fragrant white flowers and distinctive fruit, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant bioactive potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
Names
Common Names
- glorytree
- Chance Tree
- Harlequin glorybower
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Arbol del Destino
German:
- japanischer Losbaum
French:
- Arbre du clergé
- Arbre du clerge
- Arbre du clergé
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clerodendrum trichotomumSynonyms
- Siphonanthus trichotomus var. esculentus
- Clerodendrum trichotomum var. yakusimense
- Ovieda trichotoma
- Clerodendrum koshunense
- Siphonanthus trichotomus var. ferrugineus
- Clerodendrum trichotomum var. villosum
- Clerodendrum trichotomum f. albicarpum
- Clerodendrum trichotomum var. esculentum
- Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii
- Siphonanthus trichotomus var. fargesii
- Clerodendrum trichotomum var. ferrugineum
- Siphonanthus trichotomus
- Clerodendrum serotinum
- Clerodendrum trichotomum var. tomentosum
- Clerodendrum yakusimense
- Siphonanthus yakusimensis
- Clerodendrum fargesii
- Clerodendrum trichotomum f. ferrugineum
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 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range that spans across several distinct regions. In Europe, it can be found in Great Britain within Northern Europe and in Italy throughout Southeastern Europe. Its presence is also significant across various parts of China, including the South-Central regions and the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Manchuria region of China. These diverse locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the harlequin glorybower, possesses several distinct morphological features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The roots are often utilized in traditional practices for their specific therapeutic properties, while the sturdy, woody stems provide the structural support necessary for its upright growth habit. The large, oppositely arranged leaves are notable for their distinct texture and are frequently studied for their bioactive compounds. During its blooming season, the plant produces striking, fragrant flowers that attract various pollinators, eventually giving way to the development of small, fleshy fruits that contain the seeds for the next generation.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Fitoterapia (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flower | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruit | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum trichotomum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 15-Dehydro-17-hydroxycyrtophyllone A, Anthraquinones, Clerodane Diterpenes, DEMETHYLCRYPTOJAPONOL, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 15-Dehydro-17-hydroxycyrtophyllone A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthraquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Clerodane Diterpenes | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DEMETHYLCRYPTOJAPONOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gold Nanoparticles | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TEUVINCENONE B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Trichotomone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
15-Dehydro-17-hydroxycyrtophyllone A
- Journal of natural products
Anthraquinones
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Clerodane Diterpenes
- Frontiers in pharmacology
DEMETHYLCRYPTOJAPONOL
- Journal of natural products
Flavonoids
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Gold Nanoparticles
- International journal of nanomedicine
Steroids
- Frontiers in pharmacology
TEUVINCENONE B
- Fitoterapia
Terpenoids
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Trichotomone
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Clerodendrum trichotomum has 8 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Antihypertensive, Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | SpringerPlus (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | SpringerPlus (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | International journal of nanomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum trichotomum has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, analgesic, antihypertensive, antioxidant.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Klebsiella pneumoniae | International journal of nanomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | International journal of nanomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | International journal of nanomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sedative | Frontiers in pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| methanol extract | SpringerPlus (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |