Leucas nutans
Leucas nutans, commonly known as the Slender-leafed Leucas, is a versatile medicinal herb found across tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Leucas nutans
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, the species is identified by its 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, Leucas nutans, is known by various names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is commonly referred to as the nodding leucas, while in Hindi, it is widely recognized as kalmegh or bhangra. Its regional identities extend further, being called thasalu in Telugu and kanchu in Kannada.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, it can be found growing in the countries of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Its presence extends into the mountainous terrains of the West Himalaya. Furthermore, the geographical range reaches into the Indo-China region, particularly within Myanmar. This broad distribution highlights the adaptability of Leucas nutans across diverse Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Leucas nutans has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Leucasin, Lupeol palmitate, sitosterol, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leucasin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupeol palmitate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |