Glinus lotoides
Glinus lotoides, commonly known as the creeping lotoides, is a resilient medicinal herb frequently found in tropical regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties used to treat various ailments. Its ability to thrive in diverse habitats makes it a significant subject for pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Glinus lotoides
- Family: Molluginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Caryophyllales and placed in the family Molluginaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Glinus as Gliunus lotoides.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Molluginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Glinus lotoides, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 星粟草 (zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, and zh), while in Amharic, it is called መተሬ (am).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 星粟草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 星粟草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 星粟草 | Wikidata |
| am | መተሬ | Wikidata |
| zh | 星粟草 | Wikidata |
| bg | глинус | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 虎咬癀 | Wikidata |
| fa | شیرینه | Wikidata |
| vi | Rau đắng lông | Wikidata |
| bn | আলুঘাস | দশেরা শাক | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across the European continent. Within Southwestern Europe, it can be found growing in the coastal and inland regions of Portugal and Spain. Its presence also extends to the island of Sardegna, further establishing its footprint in the western Mediterranean. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species is documented in the mountainous and lowland territories of Albania. Finally, its distribution continues through Bulgaria, marking a significant presence in the Balkan region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Kriti | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Glinus lotoides, is a creeping herb that utilizes its various components for reproduction and survival. The reproductive cycle of the species is completed through the production of tiny seeds, which are dispersed to colonize new areas of ground cover. Each individual seed contains the essential genetic material and nutrient reserves necessary to germinate and grow into a new seedling, ensuring the continued presence of this medicinal species in its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Glinus lotoides has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,7,4'-trihydroxyflavone-6,8-di-C-glucoside, ash, calcium, fat, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,7,4'-trihydroxyflavone-6,8-di-C-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| folic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| selenium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| succulentoside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vitamin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Glinus lotoides has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |