Sticky Keepsafe
Endostemon viscosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Sticky Keepsafe, scientifically known as Endostemon viscosus, is a remarkable medicinal plant renowned for its unique therapeutic properties. Characterized by its distinctive resinous coating, this species is highly valued in traditional herbalism. It offers potent bioactive compounds, making it a vital resource for natural healing and wellness applications.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Sticky Keepsafe · Sticky Wild Basil
- Scientific synonyms
- Plectranthus Viscosus · Ocimum Viscosum · 5 more
Names
Common Names
- Sticky Keepsafe
- Sticky Wild Basil
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Endostemon viscosusSynonyms
- Plectranthus viscosus
- Ocimum viscosum
- Orthosiphon diffusus
- Orthosiphon hispidus
- Ocimum diffusum
- Ocimum glaucum
- Orthosiphon tristis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Endostemon viscosus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Endostemon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Endostemon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered primarily within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally across various regions of India. Within the country, the plant is notably documented in the state of Assam. Beyond the mainland, its presence extends to the island nation of Sri Lanka. These locations represent the known ecological range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Endostemon viscosus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3-fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3-fluoro-5-trifluoromethylbenzoic acid | In silico pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Endostemon viscosus has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Environmental research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Environmental research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Endostemon viscosus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wound healing.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wound healing | In silico pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ag-NPs | Environmental research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAF | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils | In silico pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol active fraction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | In silico pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |