Ludwigia adscendens

Ludwigia adscendens · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Extensive (162 studies) · ★★★★☆

Ludwigia ascendens, scientifically known as Ludwigia ascendens, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Often found in wetland habitats, it possesses significant therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical profile reveals its potential role in modern pharmacology and holistic wellness treatments.

Family
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Native range
Africa
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ludwigia adscendens

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its distribution includes the countries of Algeria, Egypt, and Libya. Moving toward the western portion of the continent, the species is also found within West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of both Benin and Burkina Faso. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the wide environmental range of this medicinal species.

Region Area Source
Northern Africa Algeria WCVP
Northern Africa Egypt WCVP
Northern Africa Libya WCVP
West Tropical Africa Benin WCVP
West Tropical Africa Burkina WCVP
West Tropical Africa Gambia WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ghana WCVP
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau WCVP
West Tropical Africa Guinea WCVP
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast WCVP

Chemicals

Ludwigia adscendens has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside, Myricetin 3-O-galactoside, Myricetin 3-O-rhamnoside, Quercetin 3-O-glucoside, quercetin.

Chemicals reported in Ludwigia adscendens
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Myricetin 3-O-galactoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Myricetin 3-O-rhamnoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quercetin 3-O-glucoside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
quercetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Kaempferol 3-O-glucoside

  1. Dr. Duke

Myricetin 3-O-galactoside

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Myricetin 3-O-rhamnoside

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Quercetin 3-O-glucoside

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quercetin

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Activities

Ludwigia adscendens has 157 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include 11B-HSD-Inhibitor, 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor, ATPase-Inhibitor, Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
11B-HSD-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ATPase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Aldehyde-Oxidase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Allelochemic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Allergenic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
AntiCrohn's Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
AntiGTF Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆