Laportea bulbifera
Laportea bulbifera, commonly known as the False Nettle, is a perennial herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique bulbous structures, this plant is deeply embedded in traditional medicine. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin conditions, and digestive issues, throughout many indigenous cultures.
- Scientific name: Laportea bulbifera
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and order Rosalales, it is further categorized into the family Urticaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Laportea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Laportea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range spanning several distinct regions across East Asia. Within the Russian Far East, its presence is noted in both the Kuril Islands and the Primorye region. Its distribution extends significantly into China, where it can be found in the Manchuria area. Furthermore, the species is widespread throughout China South-Central and China North-Central. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental settings where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Laportea bulbifera has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 27 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, cryptochlorogenic acid, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside, neochlorogenic acid, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 22
- Scientific sources
- 27
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptochlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neochlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,4-diphenyl-1,4-butanedione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-feruloylagmatine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| N-feruloyltyramine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Laportea bulbifera has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Laportea bulbifera has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include rheumatoid arthritis, hyperlipidemia, hypoglycemia, inflammation, irregular menstruation.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rheumatoid arthritis | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| hyperlipidemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypoglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pruritus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |