Hygrophila difformis
Hygrophila difformis, commonly known as Water Wisteria, is a versatile aquatic plant valued in both aquaria and traditional herbal practices. Renowned for its rapid growth and ability to absorb excess nutrients, it serves as a natural water purifier, offering potential medicinal benefits through its unique bioactive chemical properties.
- Scientific name: Hygrophila difformis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Hygrophila, specifically as the species Hygrophila difformis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hygrophila | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Hygrophila difformis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In German, it is referred to as Indischer Wasserstern, while in Russian, it is called Гигрофила разнолистная. In Chinese, the species is known as 异叶水蓑衣, a name that is also reflected in its Traditional Chinese counterpart, 異葉水蓑衣. Additionally, in Persian, it is commonly called زینه ما.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Indischer Wasserstern | Wikidata |
| ru | Гигрофила разнолистная | Wikidata |
| zh | 异叶水蓑衣 | Wikidata |
| fa | زینه ما | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 異葉水蓑衣 | Wikidata |
| arz | هيجروفيلا ديف فورميس | Wikidata |
| ru | Synnema triflorum | Wikidata |
| es | Ruellia difformis | Wikidata |
| es | Synnema triflorum | Wikidata |
| zh | 水罗兰 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the diverse landscapes of India and its neighboring territories. Specifically, its presence is documented in the lush environments of Assam and the hilly terrains of the East Himalaya. The species also extends its range into the natural habitats of Bangladesh. Furthermore, it is known to inhabit the geographical areas of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
Activities
Hygrophila difformis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |