Homalomena aromatica
Homalomena aromatica, commonly known as the aromatic homalomena, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its fragrant properties, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. This species is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic applications in treating various ailments and supporting overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Homalomena aromatica
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Aliasmaetales, it is classified under the family Araceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Homalomena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Homalomena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Homalomena aromatica, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is known as 芬芳千年健, a name that is consistently used across different linguistic variations including zh, zh-hans, zh-cn, and zh-tw.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 芬芳千年健 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 芬芳千年健 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 芬芳千年健 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 芬芳千年健 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically found within the South-Central territories. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it inhabits Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya regions. Additionally, the species can be located within the Indo-China region, specifically in Cambodia. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Homalomena aromatica, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, primarily involving its roots, rhizomes, and leaves. The roots and underground rhizomes are often harvested for their concentrated bioactive compounds, which are frequently used in traditional practices to treat various ailments. Additionally, the leaves serve as a vital part of the plant, containing specific phytochemicals that contribute to its overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Homalomena aromatica has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 18 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include linalool, oplopanone, M-cymene, Spathulenol, T-muurolol.
- Total chemicals
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 18
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| linalool | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oplopanone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| M-cymene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Spathulenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| T-muurolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aromadendrene oxide-(2) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bullatantriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene d-4-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| homalomenol A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Homalomena aromatica has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Genotoxic, Thrombolytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Homalomena aromatica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Antidiabetic, Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |