Lasia spinosa
Lasia spinosa, commonly known as the Spiny Lasia, is a perennial herb valued in traditional medicine. Native to subtropical regions, it is characterized by its distinctive prickly leaves and stems. This plant is widely utilized for its potent bioactive compounds to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and various digestive disorders.
- Scientific name: Lasia spinosa
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales, falling into the family Araceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lasia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lasia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions of East Asia. Within mainland China, it is widely distributed throughout the South-Central and Southeast areas. Its presence also extends to the tropical island of Hainan and the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Furthermore, the species can be found growing in the island territory of Taiwan. Overall, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various Chinese and Eastern Asian environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lasia spinosa has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linoleic acid, aldehydes, alkanes, beta-sitosterol, betulinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aldehydes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alkanes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biochanin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| carotenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ketones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lasia spinosa has 10 reported activities identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihelminthic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lasia spinosa has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Trichinella spiralis, cardiotoxicity, hemorrhoids, intestinal diseases, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Trichinella spiralis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiotoxicity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| intestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uterine cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |