Euploca marifolia
Euploca marifolia, commonly known as the sea-leafed Euploca, is a significant medicinal herb native to the coastal regions of India. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly Ayurveda, this plant is highly valued for its therapeutic properties, specifically its ability to support reproductive health and treat various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Euploca marifolia
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Euploca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Boraginales | WCVP |
| Family | Boraginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Euploca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Euploca marifolia, is known by the common name 大苞天剑菜 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大苞天剑菜 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the Hainan province. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found spanning across India and Nepal. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the Assam region. Finally, its range extends further into the Indian Subcontinent to include Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Euploca marifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |