Euploca marifolia
Euploca marifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Euploca marifolia, is a significant medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Primarily recognized for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting digestive health. Understanding its pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its potential in modern medicine.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Heliotropium Marifolium
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Euploca marifoliaSynonyms
- Heliotropium marifolium
Sources: Wikidata
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Euploca |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Euploca marifolia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, CYCLOARTENONE, Friedelin, STIGMASTEROL, beta-Amyrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CYCLOARTENONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Friedelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Amyrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Amyrin acetate | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
CYCLOARTENONE
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Friedelin
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
STIGMASTEROL
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
beta-Amyrin
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
beta-Amyrin acetate
- Phytotherapy research : PTR
Activities
Euploca marifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Phytotherapy research : PTR