Leucas chinensis
Leucas chinensis, commonly known as the Chinese Leucas or Leucas, is a versatile medicinal herb cherished in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, this plant plays a vital role in treating respiratory ailments, skin infections, and various inflammatory conditions through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Leucas chinensis
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 chinensis, is recognized by various regional common names depending on the linguistic context. In mainland China, it is referred to as 滨海白绒草 (zh-cn) or 滨海白绒草 (zh), while in Taiwan, it is commonly called 白花草 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 滨海白绒草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白花草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 滨海白绒草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across various regions of East Asia. In China, it can be found growing in Hainan and throughout China Southeast. Its presence extends into Japan, where it is native to several distinct areas. Specifically, it is located within the Nansei-shoto islands of Eastern Asia. Additionally, the species is documented in the Ogasawara-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Leucas chinensis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, betulinic acid, chryseriol, flavonoids, luteolin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chryseriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Leucas chinensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Leucas chinensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |