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
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ludwigia adscendensDistribution
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.
| 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
- Dr. Duke
Myricetin 3-O-galactoside
- Dr. Duke
Myricetin 3-O-rhamnoside
- Dr. Duke
Quercetin 3-O-glucoside
- Dr. Duke
quercetin
- Dr. Duke
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |