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Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens

Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens · Accepted scientific name

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Scientifically known as Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in wetland habitats, this species is recognized for its unique bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential within diverse ethnobotanical applications worldwide.

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Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across various regions of Eastern Asia. In China, its presence is recorded in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Furthermore, it can be found growing in the Nansei-shoto islands. The species also has a documented range within Taiwan. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of this medicinal plant.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Eastern Asia Nansei-shoto
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ARSENIC, CALCIUM, COPPER, IRON, MAGNESIUM.

Chemicals reported in Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ARSENIC 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALCIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
COPPER 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
IRON 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MAGNESIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MANGANESE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MERCURY 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
POTASSIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SODIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ZINC 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ARSENIC

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CALCIUM

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COPPER

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IRON

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MAGNESIUM

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MANGANESE

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MERCURY

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POTASSIUM

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SODIUM

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ZINC

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Activities

Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens has 152 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Analgesic, Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker, Anorexic, AntiBPH.

Activities reported in Ludwigia adscendens subsp. adscendens
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
ACE-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anorexic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiBPH 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiCFS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiCrohn's 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiLyme 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiMS 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ACE-Inhibitor

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Analgesic

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Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker

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Anorexic

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AntiBPH

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AntiCFS

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AntiCrohn's

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AntiHIV

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AntiLyme

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AntiMS

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