Emilia prenanthoidea
Emilia prenanthoidea, commonly known as a rare medicinal herb, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Endemic to specific tropical regions, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its unique bioactive compounds. Research focuses on its potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, highlighting its significance in ethnobotanical studies and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Emilia prenanthoidea
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Finally, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and is specifically identified under the genus Emilia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Emilia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Emilia prenanthoidea, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小一点红 (zh), 小一点红 (zh-cn), 小一點紅 (zh-tw), and 小一点红 (zh-hans), while it is also commonly known as 耳挖草 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小一点红 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小一点红 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 小一點紅 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小一点红 | Wikidata |
| zh | 耳挖草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细红背叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, it can be found located within the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits the area of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Bangladesh. Finally, it is also distributed throughout the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Emilia prenanthoidea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Emilia prenanthoidea has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diuresis, injury.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diuresis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |