Lobelia nicotianifolia
Lobelia nicotianifolia, commonly known as a unique member of the Campanulaceae family, is a medicinal plant distinguished by its specific leaf morphology. Native to specific ecological niches, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers study its bioactive compounds to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Lobelia nicotianifolia
- Family: Campanulaceae
- 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 Asterales and the family Campanulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Lobelia as Lobelia nicotianifolia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Campanulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lobelia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lobelia nicotianifolia, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In Malayalam, it is commonly called കാട്ടുപുകയില, while in Kannada, it is known as ಕಾಡುಹೊಗೆಸೊಪ್ಪು.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | കാട്ടുപുകയില | Wikidata |
| kn | ಕಾಡುಹೊಗೆಸೊಪ್ಪು | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central areas to the Southeast provinces. Its range also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented in the state of Assam. Finally, its presence is also noted within the borders of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | 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 | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lobelia nicotianifolia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include coumarin, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lobelia nicotianifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |