Gynura bicolor
Gynura bicolor, commonly known as the Purple Passion plant, is a striking perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its vibrant, velvety purple leaves, it is highly valued in traditional medicine. Often used to treat inflammation and promote healing, this ornamental plant beautifully blends aesthetics with therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Gynura bicolor
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Gynura, specifically the species Gynura bicolor.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gynura | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions in East Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its range extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically including the islands of Japan. Additionally, the species is documented in the Nansei-shotō archipelago. Together, these locations define the specific natural habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gynura bicolor has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzoic acid, caffeic acid, dicaffeoylquinic acid, ethanol, hydroxycinnamic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxycinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gynura bicolor has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include chikungunya virus.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chikungunya virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |