Elephantopus tomentosus
Elephantopus tomentosus, commonly known as Elephant's Foot, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments. Its unique morphological features and therapeutic properties make it a significant subject in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Elephantopus tomentosus
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Elephantopus tomeoosus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Elephantopus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elephantopus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning across various regions of Asia and the Pacific. In East Asia, its presence is noted in Southeast China as well as on the island of Taiwan. Its distribution extends into the Malesia region, where it can be found in both Malaya and the Philippines. Furthermore, the species reaches into the South-Central Pacific, specifically inhabiting the Tubuaí Islands. Together, these locations highlight the widespread natural habitat of Elephantopus tomentoosus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Tubuai Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Chemicals
Elephantopus tomentosus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include molephantin, phantomolin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| molephantin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phantomolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Elephantopus tomentosus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antitumor, Inflammatory.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Elephantopus tomentosus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |