Helicanthes elastica
Helicanthes elastica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Helicanthes elastica, scientifically known as Helicanthes elastica, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Primarily used in traditional medicine, it offers significant pharmacological benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This resilient species serves as a vital resource in herbal remedies for managing various health conditions.
- Family
- Loranthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Dendrophthoe Elastica · Loranthus Euphorbiae · 2 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Helicanthes elasticaSynonyms
- Dendrophthoe elastica
- Loranthus euphorbiae
- Loranthus elasticus
- Scurrula elastica
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Helicanthes elasticus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Santalales, it is classified under the family Loranthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Helicanthes.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Santalales |
| Family | Loranthaceae |
| Genus | Helicanthes |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific geographical boundaries of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat is concentrated specifically within the country of India. Due to this localized range, the species is considered indigenous to this particular South Asian region. Understanding this limited distribution is essential for studying its ecological requirements and conservation needs. Consequently, most botanical research regarding this species focuses on the diverse landscapes found throughout India.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Helicanthes elastica has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Chemicals
Helicanthes elastica has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phenols, Saponins, Steroids, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Phenols
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Saponins
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Steroids
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Tannins
- Saudi journal of biological sciences