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
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Justicia beddomeiSynonyms
- Justicia gingiana
- Ecbolium beddomei
- Adhatoda beddomei
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Justicia | 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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Justicia beddomei, possesses various anatomical components that contribute to its medicinal profile. The lush green leaves are the most prominent feature, often utilized in traditional remedies due to their specific chemical properties. Each individual leaf can be processed or applied topically depending on the required treatment. Furthermore, the sturdy branches provide the structural framework for the plant's growth, while the underground roots serve as a vital reservoir for nutrients and bioactive compounds.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Rapid communications in mass spectrometry : RCM (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| root | Journal of cancer research and therapeutics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| endophytic bacterial extracts | Journal of cancer research and therapeutics (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |