Flagellaria indica
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Flagellaria indica, commonly known as the water lily or flagellaria, is a unique aquatic plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its floating leaves and distinct medicinal properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, showcasing its significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Flagellaria indica
- Family: Flagellariaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Flagellaria indica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales. Finally, it is classified under the family Flagellariaceae and the genus Flagellaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Flagellariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Flagellaria | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Flagellaria indica, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), it is referred to as 须叶藤, while in Traditional Chinese (zh-hant) and the Cantonese usage in Hong Kong (zh-hk), it is called 須葉藤. In Vietnamese (vi), the plant is known as Mây nước, and in general Chinese (zh), it is commonly identified as 须叶藤.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 须叶藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 須葉藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 須葉藤 | Wikidata |
| vi | Mây nước | Wikidata |
| zh | 须叶藤 | Wikidata |
| th | หวายลิง | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 印度鞭藤 | Wikidata |
| su | Owar | Wikidata |
| pwn | valjanay | Wikidata |
| yue | 印度鞭藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations throughout the tropical regions of the African continent and surrounding waters. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Tanzania. Moving toward the south, the species can also be found in Mozambique, which is part of South Tropical Africa. Furthermore, the plant is widely distributed across the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its habitat includes the islands of Comoros, Mauritius, and Madagascar.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Activities
Flagellaria indica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |