Limnophila aromatica
Rice paddy herb
Limnophila aromatica, commonly known as aromatic water-lily, is a unique aquatic medicinal plant valued for its potent essential oils. Renowned for its calming properties, it is traditionally used in herbal remedies to alleviate stress and soothe digestive discomfort, offering a fragrant, natural approach to holistic wellness and healing.
- Scientific name: Limnophila aromatica
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Plantaginaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Limnophila.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Limnophila | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Limnophila aromatica, is recognized by various regional names across different cultures and languages. In Vietnam, it is commonly called Ngò ôm, while in Bulgaria, it is referred to as ароматна лимнофила. In Korea, the plant is known as 소엽풀, and in Finland, it is identified as tuoksukidusruoho. Additionally, in Thailand, it is widely known by the name ผักแขยง.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Ngò ôm | Wikidata |
| bg | ароматна лимнофила | Wikidata |
| ko | 소엽풀 | Wikidata |
| fi | tuoksukidusruoho | Wikidata |
| th | ผักแขยง | Wikidata |
| zh | 紫苏草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 紫蘇草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 紫苏草 | Wikidata |
| my | ရေသရက်ကင်း | Wikidata |
| ar | عشبة الأرز | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions in Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the Hainan province as well as throughout China Southeast. The species also extends into Japan, which is a significant part of its eastern range. Furthermore, it can be found across the Korean peninsula. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Nansei-shoto islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Limnophila aromatica has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,3'-dihydroxy-7,8,2'-trimethoxyisoflavone, flavonoid, flavonoids, gardenin B, isothymusin.
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,3'-dihydroxy-7,8,2'-trimethoxyisoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gardenin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isothymusin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jasmolin II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nevadensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| norethindrone acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenolic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Limnophila aromatica 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
Limnophila aromatica has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |