Hyptis capitata
Hyptis capitata, commonly known as the "Cabbage Flower" or "Wild Cabbage," is a resilient medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic potential, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, reduce inflammation, and support digestive health through its potent bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Hyptis capitata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- 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 Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Hyptis. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by its scientific name, Hyptis capitata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hyptis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is specifically noted within the Nansei-shoto islands. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in both Assam and Bangladesh. The species also extends into the Indo-China region, encompassing the Andaman Islands. Finally, its distribution reaches into the mainland area of Cambodia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Hyptis capitata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-octen-3-ol, germacrene D, linalool, methyl linoleate, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-octen-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linalool | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl linoleate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pomolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Hyptis capitata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Hyptis capitata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV, HIV-1, Malaria.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |