Justicia beddomei
Justicia beddomei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Justicia beddomei, scientifically known as Justicia beddomei, is a rare medicinal shrub endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Valued in traditional medicine for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is often utilized to treat various ailments. Protecting its habitat is crucial for preserving its unique pharmacological potential.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf · Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Justicia Gingiana · Ecbolium Beddomei · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Justicia beddomeiSynonyms
- Justicia gingiana
- Ecbolium beddomei
- Adhatoda beddomei
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Justicia beddomei, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Its taxonomic identity is further defined by its placement within the genus Justicia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Justicia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural range encompasses specific regions located in India. Additionally, the species can be identified in the country of Bangladesh. These geographical areas provide the necessary environment for its growth and survival. Therefore, its distribution is primarily concentrated within these two South Asian nations.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Justicia beddomei has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM
- Journal of cancer research and therapeutics
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Root
- Journal of cancer research and therapeutics
Chemicals
Justicia beddomei has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-IP, BaP, Cytokinin, Flavonoids, IAA.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-IP | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BaP | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytokinin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IAA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| auxin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-IP
- Plant cell reports
BaP
- Plant cell reports
Cytokinin
- Plant cell reports
Flavonoids
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
IAA
- Plant cell reports
IBA
- Plant cell reports
auxin
- Plant cell reports
Preparations
Justicia beddomei has 1 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include endophytic bacterial extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Endophytic bacterial extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Endophytic bacterial extracts
- Journal of cancer research and therapeutics