Ecbolium viride
Ecbolium viride, commonly known as the "green ecbolium," is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammation, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Ecbolium viride
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Acanthaceae and falls under the genus Ecbolium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ecbolium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found throughout the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Its natural distribution includes the territories of Djibouti and Eritrea. Furthermore, it can be located across the vast landscapes of Ethiopia and Somalia. The species also extends its reach into the areas of both Sudan and South Sudan. Consequently, its geographical range is concentrated within these specific African nations.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Activities
Ecbolium viride has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ecbolium viride has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colon cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastric cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |