Eurysolen gracilis

Eurysolen gracilis, commonly known as the slender sun-herb, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its potent bioactive compounds. Found in remote tropical highlands, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory conditions. This guide explores its unique botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and emerging pharmacological importance in modern medicine.

  • Scientific name: Eurysolen gracilis
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Temperate

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Eurysolen, specifically as the species Eurysolen gracilis.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Lamiales WCVP
Family Lamiaceae WCVP
Genus Eurysolen WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the South-Central territories. The Indian Subcontinent also hosts the species, with documented occurrences in the Assam region. Furthermore, it extends into the Indo-China area, where it can be found in both Myanmar and Thailand. Finally, its range reaches into the Malesia region, specifically on the island of Jawa.

Region Area Source
China China South-Central WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Malesia Jawa WCVP
Malesia Lesser Sunda Is. WCVP
Malesia Sulawesi WCVP
Malesia Sumatera WCVP

Chemicals

Eurysolen gracilis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 1, compound 2.

Total chemicals
2
Scientific sources
2

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
compound 1 1 ★☆☆☆☆
compound 2 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Eurysolen gracilis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include adipogenesis.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
adipogenesis 1 ★☆☆☆☆