Erycibe
Erycibe · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Erycibe, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its profound healing properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, it offers significant therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Understanding its unique chemical composition and applications is essential for harnessing its potential in modern holistic health and wellness.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Fissipetalum · Erimatalia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ErycibeSynonyms
- Fissipetalum
- Erimatalia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Fissipetalum
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales, it is categorized under the family Convolvulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Erycibe.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Convolvulaceae |
| Genus | Erycibe |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several key regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast regions. Its distribution also extends to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving further east, the species is well-established in Japan. Finally, its range encompasses the Nansei-shoto island chain, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Erycibe has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hepatoprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Neuroprotective
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Erycibe has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include glaucoma, infectious diseases.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Infectious diseases | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glaucoma
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Infectious diseases
- Journal of ethnopharmacology