Hypoestes purpurea
Hypoestes purpurea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Hypoestes purpurea, scientifically known as Hypoestes purpurea, is a vibrant ornamental plant cherished for its striking, multicolored foliage. While primarily grown for its decorative beauty in gardens, it holds significant traditional value in various cultures, where its unique leaves are occasionally utilized for their diverse medicinal and therapeutic properties.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Dried Aerial Part
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Peristrophe Purpurea · Rostellularia Purpurea · 1 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Hypoestes purpureaSynonyms
- Peristrophe purpurea
- Rostellularia purpurea
- Hypoestes sinica
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 falls under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Hypoestes.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hypoestes | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. It can also be found in Eastern Asia, specifically on the island of Taiwan. Moving into the Indo-China region, the species is distributed within Laos. Finally, its range extends into Malesia, where it is located in the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the False Shamrock, is utilized in traditional medicine through its dried aerial part, which includes the leaves and stems above the ground. When these upper structures are harvested and dried, they are prepared for various therapeutic applications. The use of the dried aerial part allows for the preservation of the plant's bioactive compounds, making it easier to store and process for herbal remedies.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried aerial part | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Hypoestes purpurea has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Hibalactone, 7-Hydroxyhinokinin, Betulin, Dehydroxycubebin, Helioxanthin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Hibalactone | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-Hydroxyhinokinin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Betulin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydroxycubebin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helioxanthin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| JUSTICIDINE E | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-O-Methylcubebin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-O-Methylcubebin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hinoquinin | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dried aerial part | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |