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Elytraria imbricata

Elytraria imbricata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Elytraria imbricata, is a versatile medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal practices. Primarily found in tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized in various folk remedies to address inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and various systemic health issues.

Family
Acanthaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Aerial Parts · Shoots
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Cymburus Squamosus · Stachytarpheta Squamosa · 18 more

Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Cordeoncillo
  • Cordón de San Juan

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Elytraria imbricata

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Elytraria, specifically as the species Elytraria imbricata.

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

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse and wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it is notably found within Madagascar. Its presence extends into Indo-China, where it grows in Vietnam. Within the Malesia region, the species can be located in the Philippines. Finally, it reaches the Americas, appearing in the Southwestern United States in Arizona and the South-Central United States in New Mexico.

Region Area Source
Western Indian Ocean Madagascar WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP
Malesia Philippines WCVP
Southwestern U.S.A. Arizona WCVP
South-Central U.S.A. New Mexico WCVP
South-Central U.S.A. Texas WCVP
Mexico Mexico Central WCVP
Mexico Mexico Northeast WCVP
Mexico Mexico Gulf WCVP
Mexico Mexican Pacific Is. WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Elytraria imbricaata, is characterized by its distinctive morphological features found within its shoots and various aerial parts. The shoots consist of erect, slender stems that support the foliage, providing the structural framework necessary for the plant's growth. When harvested for medicinal purposes, the aerial parts—which include the leaves and stems above the ground—are typically utilized due to their concentrated bioactive compounds.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
aerial parts Journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
shoots Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Elytraria imbricata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CA, CU, FE, MG, ZN.

Chemicals reported in Elytraria imbricata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CU 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
FE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MG 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ZN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CA

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

CU

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

FE

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

MG

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

ZN

  1. Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands)

Medicinal Uses

Elytraria imbricata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include neurological disorders.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
neurological disorders Journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
shoots Plant foods for human nutrition (Dordrecht, Netherlands) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆