Cyanotis arachnoidea
Cyanotis arachnoidea, commonly known as the spider spiderwort, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It is frequently utilized in herbal remedies to treat various ailments and promote overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Cyanotis arachnoidea
- Family: Commelinaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Cyanotis arachnoidea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Commelinales and the family Commelinaeaecae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Cyanotis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Commelinaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cyanotis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cyanotis arachnoidea, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese, it is commonly called 蛛丝毛蓝耳草 (zh: 蛛丝毛蓝耳草, zh-cn: 蛛丝毛蓝耳草, zh-hans: 蛛丝毛蓝耳草), while in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 蛛絲毛藍耳草 (zh-tw: 蛛絲毛藍耳草). Additionally, it is known by the name 鴨舌疝 (zh-tw: 鴨舌疝) in certain contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蛛丝毛蓝耳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 蛛絲毛藍耳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蛛丝毛蓝耳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蛛丝毛蓝耳草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鴨舌疝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 露水草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡冠参 | Wikidata |
| zh | 珍珠露水草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Cyanotis arachnoidea, exhibits a specific distribution across several nations in West Tropical Africa. Its presence is well-documented within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout the Ivory Coast. The plant also inhabits various regions within Liberia. Finally, its geographical range extends into Nigeria, completing its West African distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Cyanotis arachnoidea, utilizes its roots as a vital component for survival and medicinal application. The roots serve as the primary anchoring system, securing the plant within its substrate while facilitating the absorption of essential water and nutrients from the soil. In traditional medicinal practices, the roots are often the specific part targeted for their bioactive properties, as they store various phytochemicals that contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Cyanotis arachnoidea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14-deoxydacryhainansterone, 20-hydroxyecdysone, 20E, 22-oxo-20-hydroxyecdysone, 22-oxodacryhainansterone.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 14-deoxydacryhainansterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 22-oxo-20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 22-oxodacryhainansterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calonysterone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cholesterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyanotis arachnoidea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |