Emilia sonchifolia
Emilia sonchiifolia, commonly known as the false daisy or bushy morning glory, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential in contemporary herbal pharmacology and natural healing.
- Scientific name: Emilia sonchifolia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by its genus name, 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 sonchiifolia, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Chinese, it is referred to as 一点红 (zh-hans), 一點紅 (zh-hant), and 一點紅 (zh-hk). In Indonesia, it is commonly called Tempuh wiyang (id), while in the Malayalam language, it is known as മുയൽ ചെവിയൻ (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 一点红 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 一點紅 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 一點紅 | Wikidata |
| id | Tempuh wiyang | Wikidata |
| ml | മുയൽ ചെവിയൻ | Wikidata |
| th | หูปลาช่อน | Wikidata |
| vi | Rau má lá rau muống | Wikidata |
| zh | 一点红 | Wikidata |
| ne | चौलाने झार | Wikidata |
| ta | சுவர் முள்ளங்கி | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Emilia sonchiifolia, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several key countries, starting with Benin. It can also be found growing within the borders of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the Ivory Coast. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the territory of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Emilia sonchiifolia, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties which are derived from its aerial parts. Among these above-ground structures, the leaf is the most significant component utilized in traditional healing practices. These leaves are often harvested and prepared in various forms to harness the plant's bioactive compounds for therapeutic purposes.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Emilia sonchifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (E)-caryophyllene, 2-(1,4-dihydroxy cyclohexanyl)-acetic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (E)-caryophyllene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-(1,4-dihydroxy cyclohexanyl)-acetic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Emilia sonchifolia has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Emilia sonchifolia has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, colorectal cancer, cough, dysentery, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |