Ceylon Hydrolea
Hydrolea zeylanica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ceylon Hydrolea, scientifically known as Hydrolea zeylanica, is a significant medicinal shrub native to South Asia. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various herbal remedies to treat skin ailments, inflammatory conditions, and digestive issues, offering a natural resource for holistic healing and traditional medicine.
- Family
- Hydroleaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Green And Leafy Vegetables
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Hydrolea Zeylanica Var. Glabra · Steris Aquatica · 7 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hydrolea zeylanicaSynonyms
- Hydrolea zeylanica var. glabra
- Steris aquatica
- Nama zeylanica
- Beloanthera oppositifolia
- Steris javanica
- Hydrolea javanica
- Hydrolea inermis
- Hydrolea arayatensis
- Hydrolea ceilonica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Solanales and the family Hydroleaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Hydrolea, to which the species Hydrolea zeylanica belongs.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Hydroleaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hydrolea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several significant regions. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Tanzania. Moving toward the Asian continent, it is found throughout various parts of China, including South-Central, Southeast, and the island of Hainan. Furthermore, the species extends its range into Eastern Asia, specifically occurring in Taiwan. Together, these locations highlight a wide ecological footprint for Hydrolea zeylanica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Hydrolea zeylanica, is notable for its utilization of its green and leafy vegetables in various traditional medicinal and culinary practices. The tender, verdant foliage is often harvested to be consumed as a nutritious vegetable, providing essential vitamins and minerals to the diet. Beyond its role as a food source, these green leaves are valued for their bioactive properties, which are frequently employed in folk medicine to address specific health concerns.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| green and leafy vegetables | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hydrolea zeylanica has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, GAMOLENIC ACID, Gallic acid, Perillartine, RUTIN.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAMOLENIC ACID | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Perillartine | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RUTIN | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lidocaine | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| r-limonene | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hydrolea zeylanica has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Free-Radical Scavenging.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | Cellular signalling (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hydrolea zeylanica has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cognitive dysfunctions, cognitive impairment, dementia, insulin resistance, malnutrition.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cognitive dysfunctions | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dementia | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insulin resistance | Cellular signalling (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malnutrition | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HZH | Cellular signalling (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| green and leafy vegetables | Heliyon (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |