Justicia micrantha
Justicia micrantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Justicia micrantha, scientifically known as Justicia micrantha, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, infections, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Justicia micranthaDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Justicia micrantha, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range. Within the broader landscape of South Asia, its presence is documented in the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is found growing naturally within the borders of India. This localized distribution highlights its ecological niche within the Indian subcontinent's diverse environments. Consequently, researchers studying this medicinal plant often focus their botanical efforts on the Indian region.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Justicia micrantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Jusmicranthin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Jusmicranthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Jusmicranthin
- Fitoterapia