Holarrhena pubescens
Holarrhena pubescens ex
Holarrhena pubescens, commonly known as the yellow-flowered shrub, is a significant medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its phytochemical composition, pharmacological potential, and traditional healing applications.
- Scientific name: Holarrhena pubescens
- Family: Apocynaceae
- 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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. It is further identified by the genus Holarrhena, specifically as the species Holarrhena pubescens.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Holarrhena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Holarrhena pubescens, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Chinese, it is referred to as 止泻木 (zh) or 止瀉木 (zh-tw), while in Marathi, it is called पांढरा कुडा (mr). In Thailand, the plant is commonly known as โมกหลวง (th), and in Hindi, it is identified as होलीहेना प्यूब्सेन्स (hi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 止泻木 | Wikidata |
| mr | पांढरा कुडा | Wikidata |
| th | โมกหลวง | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 止瀉木 | Wikidata |
| hi | होलीहेना प्यूब्सेन्स | Wikidata |
| ta | குடசப்பாலை | Wikidata |
| ml | കുടകപ്പാല | Wikidata |
| bn | কুর্চি | Wikidata |
| my | လက်ထုတ်ကြီး | Wikidata |
| sn | Mukashu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it is specifically found within the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its range extends into East Tropical Africa, where it inhabits both Kenya and Tanzania. Moving toward the southern reaches, the species is also present in South Tropical Africa. Specifically, its documented locations in this region include Malawi and Mozambique.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Holarrhena pubescens, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The medicinal potential is found throughout its structure, ranging from the rugged bark of the tree to the green, elongated leaves that facilitate photosynthesis. Within the leaves, specific leaf tissue contains the bioactive compounds necessary for its healing effects. Furthermore, the stems provide the structural framework for the plant's growth, while the seeds serve as the essential units for reproduction and contain unique chemical profiles used in traditional medicine.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf tissue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Holarrhena pubescens has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cr, Cu, DPPH, Fe, Mn.
- Total chemicals
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DPPH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ni | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidysentericine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Holarrhena pubescens has 5 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antioxidant, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Holarrhena pubescens has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria, Leishmania donovani, Leishmaniasis, antidiabetic, cancer.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cystic fibrosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastroduodenal ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nervous system disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |