Gynura elliptica
Gynura ellipticia, commonly known as the Elliptic Gynura, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional wellness practices. Characterized by its distinct oval leaves, this plant offers diverse therapeutic potential. It is frequently studied for its bioactive compounds, which may support anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and various healing properties in herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Gynura elliptica
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Gynura.
| 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 specific geographical distribution concentrated within certain tropical and subtropical regions. In Eastern Asia, its presence is notably documented in Taiwan. Moving towards the Malesia region, the species can also be found in the Philippines. These locations represent the primary areas where the plant naturally occurs. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these specific island territories in the Western Pacific.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gynura elliptica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-gynunone, 6-acetyl-2,2-dimethylchroman-4-one, chromane, vanillin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-gynunone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 6-acetyl-2,2-dimethylchroman-4-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chromane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |