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Peristrophe bivalvis

Dicliptera tinctoria · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Peristrophe bivallvis, scientifically known as Dicliptera tinctoria, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional healing practices. Often used to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Understanding its botanical properties is essential for exploring its diverse applications in natural pharmacology.

Family
Acanthaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Barks · Leaves
Common names
Dye Foldwing
Scientific synonyms
Peristrophe Tinctoria · Adeloda Integra · 6 more

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Peristrophe bivalvis

German:

  • Peristrophe bivalvis
  • Magenta-Pflanze

French:

  • Peristrophe bivalvis

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dicliptera tinctoria

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is situated in the family Acanthaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dicliptera, to which the species Dicliptera tinctoria belongs.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Acanthaceae WCVP
Genus Dicliptera WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its distribution spans across the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Furthermore, it can be found in the Eastern Asian region of Taiwan. Beyond these locations, the species is also documented within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in Assam. Together, these regions define the natural habitat where Dicliptera tinctoria thrives.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
China Hainan WCVP
China China Southeast WCVP
Eastern Asia Taiwan WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Jawa WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Dicliptera tinctoria, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, primarily involving the roots, leaves, and barks. The roots serve as a foundational part of the plant's biological system, often housing concentrated compounds used in traditional remedies. The leaves are perhaps the most prominent feature, providing the necessary surface area for photosynthesis while acting as a primary site for the accumulation of bioactive secondary metabolites. Additionally, the barks of the stem contain essential structural and chemical components that contribute to the overall therapeutic profile of the species.
Plant Part Sources Confidence
barks Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaves Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
roots Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Dicliptera tinctoria has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CD.

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
CD Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Dicliptera tinctoria has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antihypertensive.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Antibacterial Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antihypertensive PloS one (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Confidence
extract Zhong yao cai = Zhongyaocai = Journal of Chinese medicinal materials (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanol extracts Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆