Glossocardia bidens
Glossocardia bidens, commonly known as the "two-toothed tongueleaf," is a distinctive medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Valued in traditional ethnobotany, this plant is recognized for its unique leaf morphology and potent bioactive compounds. Researchers study it for its potential therapeutic properties in treating various inflammatory and skin conditions.
- Scientific name: Glossocardia bidens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
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 Asterales, falling into the family Asteraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Glossocardia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glossocardia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Glossocardia bidens, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Simplified Chinese (zh, zh-cn, zh-hans), it is commonly referred to as 香茹, a name also used in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw) contexts. However, in some specific Traditional Chinese (zh-tw) usage, it is also identified by the name 鹿角草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 香茹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 香茹 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 香茹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 香茹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 鹿角草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹿角草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鹞鹰爪 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions of Asia and Africa. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Tanzania. Within China, it can be found in the tropical Hainan province, the China Southeast region, and the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Furthermore, its range extends into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the Kazan-retto area. Collectively, these locations highlight the wide ecological variety inhabited by Glossocardia bidens.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Glossocardia bidens, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its dried herb. The entire aerial portion of the plant is harvested, processed, and dried to preserve its bioactive compounds for therapeutic use. This dried herb is often prepared as an infusion or decoction, serving as the essential medicinal component used to treat various ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Glossocardia bidens has 2 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antipyretic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antipyretic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |