Gynura divaricata
Gynura divaricata, commonly known as the "leafy vegetable" or "local greens" in various Southeast Asian regions, is a versatile medicinal plant. Renowned for its nutritional density, it is traditionally used to promote healing, reduce inflammation, and support digestive health, serving as both a dietary staple and a therapeutic remedy.
- Scientific name: Gynura divaricata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gynura and the species divaricata.
| 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 spanning across different regions of the world. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found specifically on the islands of Mauritius and Réunion. Its presence extends significantly into Asia, particularly throughout various parts of China. Specifically, it is documented in the South-Central and Southeast regions of the Chinese landscape. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the tropical island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gynura divaricata has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, adenosine, benzoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adenosine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dibutyl terephthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gynura divaricata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gynura divaricata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, bronchitis.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dyslipidemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperglycemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycemic control | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulmonary tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |