Dicliptera chinensis
Dicliptera chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Dicliptera, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional practices. Belonging to the Acanthaceae family, this plant is recognized for its bioactive properties, often used to treat inflammation, fever, and skin ailments. It remains a significant subject in ethnobotanical and pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Dicliptera chinensis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. Specifically, it is a member of the genus Dicliptera, with its species name being chinensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dicliptera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dicliptera chinensis, is known by various regional common names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 狗肝菜 (zh) or 狗肝菜 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is specifically called 華九頭獅子草 (zh-tw). In Japan, the species is known as ヤンバルハグロソウ (ja), and in South Africa, it is identified by the name Gobahcim (za).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 狗肝菜 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 華九頭獅子草 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヤンバルハグロソウ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 狗肝菜 | Wikidata |
| za | Gobahcim | Wikidata |
| ta | திக்லிப்டெரா சைனென்சு | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 狗肝菜 | Wikidata |
| zh | 華九頭獅子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 华九头狮子草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 路边青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is recorded within the country of Afghanistan. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species is also located in the Nansei-shoto islands. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dicliptera chinensis, is primarily utilized in traditional medicinal practices through its use as whole herbs. The medicinal properties are concentrated within the herbaceous aerial parts, which include the stems and leaves of the plant. When these herbs are harvested, they are often dried and prepared into various forms, such as decoctions or powders, to harness their therapeutic effects.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| herbs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dicliptera chinensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, loliolide, secoisolariciresinol dimethyl ether diacetate, stigmasterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| beta-sitosterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| loliolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| secoisolariciresinol dimethyl ether diacetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol 3-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dicliptera chinensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dicliptera chinensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include liver fibrosis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| liver fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |