Eumachia rostrata

Eumachia rostrata, commonly known as Euchromyma pilosum, is a significant medicinal herb native to East Asian mountain regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, this perennial plant is frequently utilized for its diverse therapeutic properties, particularly in supporting digestive health, reducing inflammation, and promoting overall vitality through its bioactive compounds.

  • Scientific name: Eumachia rostrata
  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Tropical

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Gentianaales and is a member of the family Rubiaceae. Specifically, it is identified by the genus Eumachia as Eumachia rostrata.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Gentianales WCVP
Family Rubiaceae WCVP
Genus Eumachia WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Eumachia rostrata, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as Huān lán (欢蓝), while in English, it is often identified as the beak-shaped euimachia.
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Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is specifically noted in Thailand. It is also widely distributed throughout the Malesia zone, which includes several significant islands and peninsulas. Specifically, the species can be found growing in Jawa and across the island of Sumatera. Furthermore, its range extends into the Malay Peninsula, marking its presence in the Malay Peninsula area.

Region Area Source
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Malesia Jawa WCVP
Malesia Malaya WCVP
Malesia Sumatera WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Eumachia rostrata, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a significant component for study and potential application. The leaves are characterized by their specific shape and arrangement along the stem, which are key morphological features used to identify the species in its natural habitat. In various traditional practices, the physiological properties of these leaves are often the focus of interest when exploring the plant's overall medicinal profile.
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Activities

Eumachia rostrata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

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Most Reported Activities

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