Fernandoa adenophylla
Fernandoa adenophylla, commonly known as the Silverleaf Fernbush, is a resilient evergreen shrub native to South America. Valued in traditional medicine for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. This hardy plant remains a significant subject in ethnobotanical studies and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Fernandoa adenophylla
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Bignoniaceae within the genus Fernandoa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Fernandoa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India, Bangladesh, and the state of Assam. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region, specifically covering parts of Cambodia. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the Andaman Islands. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various tropical environments throughout the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Fernandoa adenophylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lapachol, fernandoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lapachol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fernandoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Fernandoa adenophylla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Fernandoa adenophylla has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's disease.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |