Launaea procumbens
Launaea procumbens, commonly known as "Wild Lantana" or "Launae," is a versatile medicinal herb found across tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties. This resilient plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and various inflammatory conditions throughout herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Launaea procumbens
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales, specifically being a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Launaea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Launaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Launaea procumbens, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is frequently called 栓果菊, a name that is consistently used across various regional standards including zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, and zh-hans. Additionally, it is also identified by the name 假小喙菊 in Chinese (zh) contexts.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 栓果菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 栓果菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 栓果菊 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 栓果菊 | Wikidata |
| zh | 假小喙菊 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range that spans across parts of North Africa and Central Asia. In Northern Africa, its presence is documented within the borders of Egypt. Moving into Central Asia, the species is found across the vast landscapes of Kazakhstan. It also inhabits the territories of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan within the same central region. Finally, the distribution extends further into the mountainous areas of Tajikistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iran | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| Western Asia | Sinai | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Launaea procumbens, utilizes its leaves as the primary component for medicinal applications. These leaves are typically employed in various traditional remedies, where they are often prepared as decoctions, poultices, or infusions to treat different ailments. The bioactive compounds concentrated within the leaf tissue are essential to the plant's therapeutic properties, making this specific part the most vital element for its medicinal use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Launaea procumbens has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-H-imidazole, butanol, lupeol, water.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-H-imidazole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| butanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Launaea procumbens has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include eye diseases, kidney, liver dysfunctions, oxidative damage, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eye diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver dysfunctions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative damage | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |