Ixeridium gracile
Ixeriom gracile, commonly known as slender Ixeriom, is a delicate herbaceous plant native to various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses unique bioactive compounds valued for their therapeutic potential. This plant is frequently studied for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ixeridium gracile
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 Asterales and is a member of the family Asteraceae. It is specifically categorized under the genus Ixeriidum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ixeridium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central regions as well as in Tibet. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow in the East Himalaya region. Finally, its range includes the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Ixeridium gracile has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |