Heliotropium zeylanicum
Heliotropium zeylanicum, commonly known as Ceylon Heliotrope, is a significant medicinal herb native to South Asia. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, it possesses potent therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. This versatile plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights into natural pharmacological healing.
- Scientific name: Heliotropium zeylanicum
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Africa
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical presence across the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing within the borders of Burkina. Additionally, its distribution extends into the territories of Mali and Mauritania. The species is also documented to inhabit parts of Niger. Finally, its range includes the nation of Nigeria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Chad | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Heliotropium zeylanicum, possesses distinct morphological characteristics that are central to its medicinal applications. The leaves are a primary feature, typically characterized by their shape and arrangement on the stem, serving as a vital component in various traditional preparations. Additionally, the plant is known to produce a resinous exudate, a sticky substance that is often harvested for its specific bioactive properties and utilized in specialized therapeutic remedies.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resinous exudate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Heliotropium zeylanicum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antineoplastic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |