Epaltes divaricata
Epaltes divaricata, commonly known as the wild hibiscus or shrubby hibiscus, is a versatile medicinal plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Epaltes divaricata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Epaltes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Epaltes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Epaltes divaricata, is known by several distinct common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 翅柄球菊 and 翅柄鹅不食草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 翅柄球菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 翅柄鹅不食草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the tropical province of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Sri Lanka. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, covering territories such as Myanmar. Finally, its geographical range includes the country of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eclipta divaricata, is a medicinal species where the whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional healing practices. Every component, from the roots and stems to the leaves and flowers, contributes to its therapeutic potential, often being prepared as a decoction, paste, or infusion to treat various ailments. Because the entire organism contains active bioactive compounds, practitioners often employ the whole plant to harness its full range of medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Epaltes divaricata has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Hexane, ethanol, water.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Epaltes divaricata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Epaltes divaricata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |