eared starviolet
Exallage auricularia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Eared starviolet, scientifically known as Exallaage auricularia, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique floral structure and therapeutic potential. Renowned in traditional healing practices, it offers diverse bioactive properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications provides valuable insights into its role in holistic natural wellness.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Eared Starviolet
- Scientific synonyms
- Hedyotis Auricularia Subsp. Venosa · Hedyotis Venosa · 21 more
Names
Common Names
- eared starviolet
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Exallage auriculariaSynonyms
- Hedyotis auricularia subsp. venosa
- Hedyotis venosa
- Oldenlandia crataeogonum
- Hedyotis multicaulis
- Hedyotis nervosa
- Metabolos ciliaris
- Hedyotis auricularia var. brevipila
- Metabolos venosus
- Hedyotis auricularia var. dispersa
- Hedyotis auricularia var. longipila
- Metabolos auricularius
- Hedyotis auricularia var. mina
- Oldenlandia auricularia
- Hedyotis auricularia var. tomentella
- Spermacoce lineata
- Oldenlandia leopoldvillensis
- Hedyotis crataeogonum
- Oldenlandia auricularia var. macrophylla
- Hedyotis lianshanensis
- Hedyotis hirsuta
- Hedyotis geniculata
- Hedyotis sarmentosa
- Dimetia auricularia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Exallage auricularia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae within the genus Exallage.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Exallage | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across two major regions of the world. In the West-Central Tropical Africa region, it can be found inhabiting the landscapes of Congo and Gabon. Its presence is also well-documented within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving to Asia, the species is distributed throughout the South-Central areas of China. Additionally, the plant has been identified growing in the tropical environment of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Exallage auricularia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ACID, Dalspinin, Phenols, RUTIN, Tannin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dalspinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ACID
- Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
Dalspinin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Phenols
- Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
RUTIN
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Tannin
- Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
Tannins
- Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
Ursolic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
quercetin
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Exallage auricularia has 7 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antieczemic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antihypertensive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antieczemic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ethanolic Extract | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Green synthesized selenium nanoparticles | Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |