Hewittia malabarica
Hewittia malabarica, commonly known as Malabar Hewittia, is a medicinal shrub native to the Western Ghats of India. Valued in traditional Ayurvedic practices, it possesses significant therapeutic properties. This plant is primarily utilized for its potent anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial qualities, offering natural remedies for various skin and systemic ailments.
- Scientific name: Hewittia malabarica
- Family: Convolvulaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Solanales, it is classified under the family Convolvulaceae. Its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Hewittia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hewittia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hewittia malabarica, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is known as 吊鐘藤 (zh and zh-tw), while in mainland China, it is commonly called 猪菜藤 (zh-hans and zh-cn). Additionally, in the Malayalam language, it is identified as വട്ടപ്പൂന്താനി (ml).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 吊鐘藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 吊鐘藤 | Wikidata |
| ml | വട്ടപ്പൂന്താനി | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 猪菜藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 猪菜藤 | Wikidata |
| es | Convolvulus bicolor | Wikidata |
| es | Convolvulus bracteatus | Wikidata |
| es | Convolvulus malabaricus | Wikidata |
| es | Convolvulus scandens | Wikidata |
| es | Convolvulus sublobatus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution centered within the West Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of Benin. Additionally, its presence extends to the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. The species is also documented within the territories of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its range includes the tropical environments of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hewittia malabarica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, 2,4-Ditert-Butylphenol, Cyclododecanol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-Ditert-Butylphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cyclododecanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hewittia malabarica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hewittia malabarica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, colorectal carcinoma.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| colorectal carcinoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |