Hebanthe eriantha
Hebanthe erianthos · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (83 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Hebanthe eriantha, scientifically known as Hebanthe erianthos, is a medicinal climbing shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, particularly in Southeast Asia, it is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This versatile plant offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Suma
- Scientific synonyms
- Pfaffia Paniculata Var. Ovatifolia · Pfaffia Erianthos · 27 more
Names
Common Names
- suma
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hebanthe eriantha
German:
- Hebanthe eriantha
French:
- Hebanthe eriantha
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hebanthe erianthosSynonyms
- Pfaffia paniculata var. ovatifolia
- Pfaffia erianthos
- Pfaffia paniculata
- Pfaffia paniculata monstr. erianthos
- Gomphrena erianthos
- Hebanthe paniculata f. ovatifolia
- Pfaffia paniculata f. ovatifolia
- Pfaffia laurifolia f. denticulata
- Hebanthe virgata
- Celosia eriantha
- Pfaffia laurifolia var. denticulata
- Pfaffia paniculata var. intermedia
- Pfaffia reticulata var. strigulosa
- Pfaffia paraguayensis
- Pfaffia laurifolia
- Pfaffia paniculata var. coronata
- Xeraea paniculata
- Hebanthe erianthos f. ovatifolia
- Pfaffia paniculata var. glabrata
- Hebanthe paniculata
- Iresine erianthos
- Pfaffia paniculata var. bidentata
- Iresine tenuis
- Pfaffia paniculata f. lanceolata
- Iresine tenuis var. discolor
- Gomphrena paniculata
- Gomphrena paniculata var. glabrata
- Gomphrena paniculata f. ovatifolia
- Gomphrena paniculata var. pilosiuscula
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Hebanthe erianthos, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae within the genus Hebanthe.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hebanthe | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of South America. In Western South America, its presence is documented within the countries of Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, the species is widely spread throughout Brazil. Specifically, it can be found in the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the Brazilian territory. Consequently, its geographical range spans diverse ecological zones from the Andes to the Atlantic forests.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Hebanthe erianthos, utilizes various components of its anatomy for traditional medicinal purposes. The most significant part used in many preparations is the root, which contains the primary bioactive compounds required for treatment. Practitioners often collect the entire roots to ensure potency, which are then dried and processed into a fine root powder to be easily administered in decoctions or topical applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| root | British journal of haematology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hebanthe erianthos has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, Daucosterol, Pfaffic acid, Pfaffoside A, Pfaffoside B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daucosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pfaffic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pfaffoside A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pfaffoside B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pfaffoside C | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polypodine b | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allantoin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Ecdysone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
BETA-SITOSTEROL
- Dr. Duke
Daucosterol
- Dr. Duke
Pfaffic acid
- Dr. Duke
Pfaffoside A
- Dr. Duke
Pfaffoside B
- Dr. Duke
Pfaffoside C
- Dr. Duke
Polypodine b
- Dr. Duke
STIGMASTEROL
- Dr. Duke
allantoin
- Dr. Duke
beta-Ecdysone
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Hebanthe erianthos has 66 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Adaptogen, Adaptogenic, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Androgenic, Angiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptogen | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adaptogenic | International immunopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadenomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| P. paniculata extract | International immunopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fluid extracts | Psychopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root powder | British journal of haematology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |