Justicia patentiflora
Justicia patentiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Justicia patentiflora, scientifically known as Justicia patentiflora, is a versatile medicinal herb renowned for its potent bioactive properties. Often used in traditional medicine, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making it a subject of increasing interest in modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Mananthes Patentiflora
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Justicia patentifloraSynonyms
- Mananthes patentiflora
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Justicia and the specific species patentiflora.
| 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 exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted specifically in the South-Central region. Moving into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can also be found in Myanmar. Additionally, the plant extends its range into Vietnam. These locations highlight its regional occurrence within these specific territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Justicia patentiflora has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Justicia patentiflora has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carinatone, Diphyllin, Justicidin A, Lignans, Taiwanin E.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Carinatone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diphyllin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Justicidin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lignans | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Taiwanin E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tuberculatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Carinatone
- Journal of natural products
Diphyllin
- Journal of natural products
Justicidin A
- Journal of natural products
Lignans
- Journal of natural products
Taiwanin E
- Journal of natural products
tuberculatin
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Justicia patentiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural products