Hygrophila erecta
Hygrophila erecta, commonly known as the upright water plant, is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical wetlands. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, reduce inflammation, and support digestive health. This resilient aquatic species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern healing.
- Scientific name: Hygrophila erecta
- Family: Acanthaceae
- 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. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Hygrophila.
| 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 erecta, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is called 小叶水蓑衣, a name that is consistently used across the different language codes including zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小叶水蓑衣 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 小叶水蓑衣 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 小叶水蓑衣 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its distribution spans the South-Central areas and the Southeast provinces. It is also documented as being native to the tropical island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species can be found specifically in the state of Assam. Additionally, the plant is widely distributed throughout Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hygrophila erecta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include n-hexacosanol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| n-hexacosanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |