Lepidagathis trinervis
Lepidagathis trinervis, commonly known as a versatile medicinal herb, holds significant value in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique leaf venation, this plant is prized for its diverse pharmacological properties. Research continues to explore its potential therapeutic applications, highlighting its importance in natural medicine and botanical studies.
- Scientific name: Lepidagathis trinervis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Lepidagathis trinervis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Lepidagathis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lepidagathis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Lepidagathis trinervis, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the three-nerved lepiadathesis, while in Hindi, it is known as trinervi. Additionally, in the local context of certain regions, it may be referred to as tri-nerval.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the lush environments of the East Himalaya. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the diverse landscapes of India. Furthermore, the species extends its range into the territories of Pakistan. Consequently, these regions represent the primary geographical strongholds for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
Activities
Lepidagathis trinervis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lepidagathis trinervis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |