Holmskioldia sanguinea
Holmskioldiia sanguinea, commonly known as the blood-leaf plant, is a striking tropical species valued for its deep red foliage. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it holds significant place in traditional medicine. Often used in herbal remedies, it is studied for its potential bioactive properties and various therapeutic applications in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Holmskioldia sanguinea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Holmskioldia sanguinea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed within the genus Holmskioldia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Holmskioldia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Holmskiöldia sanguinea, is known by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is referred to as 冬红 (zh-hans), 冬紅 (zh-hant), and 冬紅 (zh-hk), and is also known as 冬红花 (zh). In Finland, it is called mandariininhattu (fi).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 冬红 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 冬紅 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 冬紅 | Wikidata |
| zh | 冬红花 | Wikidata |
| fi | mandariininhattu | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 冬红花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 冬紅花 | Wikidata |
| ja | テングバナ | Wikidata |
| zh | 冬红 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning several distinct ecological regions. In South Tropical Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Malawi. The species also reaches the Western Indian Ocean, specifically occurring on the island of Mauritius. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in both Assam and Bangladesh. Finally, its range extends further into the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Bloodvine, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the vibrant climbing vines, leaves, and distinctive red flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated in these aerial parts, they are typically harvested, dried, and prepared for various herbal remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Holmskioldia sanguinea has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, oroxindin, wogonin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oroxindin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wogonin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |