Commelina paludosa
Commelina paludosa, commonly known as the marshline shrub, is a resilient medicinal plant native to wetland ecosystems. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it has been traditionally utilized to treat inflammatory conditions and digestive ailments. Understanding its therapeutic potential offers promising insights into modern pharmacology and natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Commelina paludosa
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Commelina paludosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Commelinales and the family Commelinaceae. Ultimately, it is situated within the genus Commelina.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Commelinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Commelina | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Commelina paludosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 大苞鸭跖草 (zh/zh-cn) or 大葉鴨跖草 (zh-tw), while in Arabic, it is called وعلان سبخي (ar). Additionally, it is known by the name qaljaljipetj (pwn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大苞鸭跖草 | Wikidata |
| ar | وعلان سبخي | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉鴨跖草 | Wikidata |
| pwn | qaljaljipetj | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大苞鸭跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 大苞鸭跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大苞鴨跖草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 竹节菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 凤眼灵芝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 大苞鸭趾草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several specific regions of East Asia. In China, its distribution extends through the South-Central and Southeast territories. It is also documented growing within the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet. Moving eastward, the species can be found inhabiting the Nansei-shoto islands. Finally, the plant's natural habitat includes the island of Taiwan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Commelina paludosa, is traditionally utilized in its whole-plant form for various medicinal purposes. When preparing decoctions or infusions, practitioners typically use the entire organism—including the leaves, stems, and flowers—to capture the full spectrum of its bioactive compounds. By employing the whole plant, practitioners aim to harness the synergistic effects of its constituent parts to address specific health concerns.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole-plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Commelina paludosa has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Commelina paludosa has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diarrhea, pyrexia.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diarrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pyrexia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |