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Grewia bilamellata

Grewia bilamellata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (24 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Grewia bilamellata, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the arid regions of Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, various parts of this plant are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammation, offering significant potential in ethnobotanical research.

Family
Malvaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf · Stem
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Grewia Parva

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Grewia bilamellata

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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 as Malvales and falls under the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Grewia, specifically as the species Grewia bilamellata.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Grewia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the tropical regions of Asia. Its distribution is notably documented across the Indo-China peninsula, particularly within the borders of Vietnam. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Malesia region. Within this area, it can be found growing in the Philippines. Consequently, its presence is localized to these distinct Southeast Asian territories.

Region Area
Indo-China Vietnam
Malesia Philippines

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Grewia bilamellata has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Plant parts reported in Grewia bilamellata
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of natural products

Stem

  1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Grewia bilamellata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,6-dimethoxy-1-acetonylquinol, 2alpha,3beta-dihydroxy-olean-12-en-28-oic acid, 3alpha,20-lupandiol, Bilagrewin, Ciwujiatone.

Chemicals reported in Grewia bilamellata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2,6-dimethoxy-1-acetonylquinol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2alpha,3beta-dihydroxy-olean-12-en-28-oic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3alpha,20-lupandiol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Bilagrewin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ciwujiatone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Daucosterol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Grewin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Nitidanin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
cleomiscosin D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2,6-dimethoxy-1-acetonylquinol

  1. Journal of natural products

2alpha,3beta-dihydroxy-olean-12-en-28-oic acid

  1. Journal of natural products

3alpha,20-lupandiol

  1. Journal of natural products

Bilagrewin

  1. Journal of natural products

Ciwujiatone

  1. Journal of natural products

Daucosterol

  1. Journal of natural products

Grewin

  1. Journal of natural products

Nitidanin

  1. Journal of natural products

cleomiscosin D

  1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Grewia bilamellata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Plasmodium falciparum.

Conditions investigated for Grewia bilamellata
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Plasmodium falciparum 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Plasmodium falciparum

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Preparations

Grewia bilamellata has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dried leaves, stems, twigs.

Preparations reported for Grewia bilamellata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dried leaves 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stems 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Twigs 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dried leaves

  1. Journal of natural products

Stems

  1. Journal of natural products

Twigs

  1. Journal of natural products