Clerodendrum villosum
Clerodendrum villosum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Clerodendrum villosum, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely used in traditional Southeast Asian medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently employed to treat ailments ranging from fever and inflammation to digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic healing practices.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Clerodendrum Confusum · Clerodendrum Curranii · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Clerodendrum villosumSynonyms
- Clerodendrum confusum
- Clerodendrum curranii
- Clerodendrum ferrugineum
- Clerodendrum villosum var. macrocalyx
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic details place it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, specifically within the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 spanning several distinct regions across Asia and Africa. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Tanzania. Moving toward the Asian continent, it can be found in South-Central China and throughout the Indian Subcontinent, including Assam and Bangladesh. Additionally, its distribution extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Cambodia. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Clerodendrum villosum, utilizes various components for its therapeutic properties, but the roots are particularly significant in traditional medicine. The roots are often harvested and processed to extract bioactive compounds that are believed to possess various healing qualities. In many medicinal practices, these subterranean parts are prepared as decoctions or infusions to treat specific ailments, showcasing the importance of the entire organism from its base to its foliage.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | Journal of integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Clerodendrum villosum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lupeol, Oleanolic acid 3-acetate, Pectolinarigenin, STIGMASTEROL, Taraxerol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupeol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oleanolic acid 3-acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pectolinarigenin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taraxerol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Lupeol
- Journal of integrative medicine
Oleanolic acid 3-acetate
- Journal of integrative medicine
Pectolinarigenin
- Journal of integrative medicine
STIGMASTEROL
- Journal of integrative medicine
Taraxerol
- Journal of integrative medicine
betulinic acid
- Journal of integrative medicine
triterpenoids
- Journal of integrative medicine
Activities
Clerodendrum villosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | Journal of integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Clerodendrum villosum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antipyretic, cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| antipyretic | Journal of integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Journal of integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| extracts of their roots | Journal of integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |