Crassocephalum crepidioides
Gynura crepidioides
Crassocephalum crepidioides, commonly known as the "shaggy herb," is a versatile medicinal plant found across tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation. This botanical specimen offers significant pharmacological potential for modern integrative medicine and herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Crassocephalum crepidioides
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus name Crassocephalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Crassocephalum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Crassocephalum crepidioides, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is referred to as 野茼蒿 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and the Cantonese variant used in Hong Kong (zh-hk). In Indonesia, the plant is widely recognized by its local name Sintrong (id), while in Japan, it is called ベニバナボロギク (ja).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 野茼蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 野茼蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 野茼蒿 | Wikidata |
| id | Sintrong | Wikidata |
| ja | ベニバナボロギク | Wikidata |
| zh | 野茼蒿 | Wikidata |
| ml | അപ്പൂപ്പൻതാടി | Wikidata |
| th | ผักกาดช้าง | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 昭和草 | Wikidata |
| su | Sintrong | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Within this geographical zone, it can be found growing in the country of Benin. Its presence is also well-documented across the territories of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Ivory Coast. Finally, it is known to inhabit parts of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | 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 | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Crassocephalum crepidioides, possesses various morphological features that are utilized in traditional medicine. The stem is typically erect and can vary in height, providing the structural support necessary for the plant to thrive in disturbed habitats. The leaf morphology is distinctive, often being deeply lobed or pinnatifid, which aids in efficient photosynthesis. While the plant primarily reproduces through its winged seed dispersed by the wind, certain varieties may also utilize a rhizome or similar underground structures to facilitate vegetative spreading and survival in the soil.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Crassocephalum crepidioides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isochlorogenic acid, abscisic acid (ABA), jacobine, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Isochlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abscisic acid (ABA) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jacobine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Crassocephalum crepidioides has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Crassocephalum crepidioides has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Sarcoma 180, drought, heat stress, hyperglycemia, tumor.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sarcoma 180 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| drought | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heat stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |