Drymaria cordata
Drymaria cordata, commonly known as creeping charlie, is a resilient, low-growing perennial herb found in tropical and subtropical regions. Often viewed as a persistent weed, this medicinal plant possesses significant bioactive properties, traditionally used in various cultures to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues through its potent compounds.
- Scientific name: Drymaria cordata
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Drymaria cordata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Caryophyllaceae and falls under the genus Drymaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Drymaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Drymaria cordata, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Malayalam, it is known as പിപ്പിലി, while in Chinese, it is called 荷莲豆草 (including the simplified forms 荷莲豆草 used in mainland China and 荷蓮豆草 in Taiwan).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പിപ്പിലി | Wikidata |
| zh | 荷莲豆草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 荷莲豆草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 荷蓮豆草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 荷莲豆草 | Wikidata |
| id | Cemplonan | Wikidata |
| zh | 串莲草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 水荷兰 | Wikidata |
| zh | 荷莲豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 二蕊荷莲豆草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Drymaria cordata, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented within the borders of Guinea, where it thrives in local ecosystems. The species is also found spreading through the coastal and inland areas of Ivory Coast. Furthermore, its range extends into the tropical landscapes of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant includes the expansive territory of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Drymaria cordata, is a small creeping herb where the medicinal properties are often found throughout the whole plant. Because its therapeutic benefits are distributed across its leaves, stems, and flowers, traditional practitioners frequently utilize the whole plants in decoctions or infusions to prepare herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Drymaria cordata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, heliotrine, p-coumaric acid, spinasterol, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heliotrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spinasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Drymaria cordata has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antidiabetic, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Drymaria cordata has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacteria, bronchitis, cancer, convulsions, cough.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| depression | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |