Elsholtzia beddomei
Elsholtzia beddomei, commonly known as Beddome's Hackberry, is a rare medicinal tree native to specific tropical forest regions. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its potential therapeutic applications, offering a fascinating subject for ethnobotanical study and natural pharmacology research.
- Scientific name: Elsholtzia beddomei
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and falls into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is specifically categorized under the genus Elsholtzia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Elsholtzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Elsholtzia beddomei, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is referred to as Beddome's elm, while in Hindi, it is commonly called Beddome ka elm.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical range within the Southeast Asian region. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indo-China zone. Specifically, it can be found growing in the tropical landscapes of Myanmar. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the territories of Thailand. These two countries represent the primary known habitats for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Elsholtzia beddomei has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |