Leucas cephalotes
Leucas cephalotes, commonly known as the "False Guava" or "White-flowered Leucas," is a resilient shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is used in traditional practices to treat skin ailments and inflammation. This versatile plant holds significant botanical interest for its healing potential and ecological importance.
- Scientific name: Leucas cephalotes
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized into the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification concludes within the genus Leucas.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Leucas | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Leucas cephalotes, is recognized by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Hindi, it is commonly referred to as द्रोणपुष्पी, while in Sanskrit, it is identified as द्रोणपुष्पीसस्यम्. In Myanmar, the plant is known as ပင့်ကူထိပ်ပိတ်, and in Chinese, it is called 头序白绒草. Additionally, in the Kannada language, it is referred to as ತುಂಬೆ ಗಿಡ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hi | द्रोणपुष्पी | Wikidata |
| sa | द्रोणपुष्पीसस्यम् | Wikidata |
| my | ပင့်ကူထိပ်ပိတ် | Wikidata |
| zh | 头序白绒草 | Wikidata |
| kn | ತುಂಬೆ ಗಿಡ | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 头序白绒草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 頭序白絨草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions of Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is noted within the borders of Afghanistan. It can also be found in the high-altitude regions of China, specifically in Tibet. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is distributed across Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Finally, its habitat extends to the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Leucaena cephalotes, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic potential. The whole plant is frequently employed in traditional medicine practices to address a range of ailments. Specifically, plant extracts derived from different sections of the organism are studied for their bioactive compounds and pharmacological properties. Among these, the leaves are often highlighted for their specific medicinal contributions, serving as a primary source for concentrated treatments.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Leucas cephalotes has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanolic acid, 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone, 7-oxositosterol, 7-oxostigmasterol, 7alpha-hydroxysitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleanolic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-oxositosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-oxostigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7alpha-hydroxysitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7alpha-hydroxystigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anisofolin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cosmosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gonzalitosin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| laballenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Leucas cephalotes has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Leucas cephalotes has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include IDDM, LeiShmania donovani, Malaria, NIDDM, Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| IDDM | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LeiShmania donovani | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| NIDDM | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rift Valley fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |