Jurinea heteromalla
Jurinea heteromalla, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native to specific mountainous regions, this plant is valued for its therapeutic potential. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore various pharmacological applications, potentially offering new insights into natural healing treatments.
- Scientific name: Jurinea heteromalla
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically within the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Jurinea, which defines its specific taxonomic identity.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Jurinea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within Western Asia, it can be found growing in the territories of Afghanistan and Iran. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends through the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. It is also widely documented across various parts of India. Finally, its presence is confirmed in the mountainous landscapes of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Activities
Jurinea heteromalla has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |