Ludwigia epilobioides
Ludwigia epilobioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ludwigia epilobioides, scientifically known as Ludwigia epilobioides, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Onagraceae family. Often found in wetland ecosystems, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its unique bioactive compounds. Researchers continue exploring its potential pharmacological properties, particularly regarding its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ludwigia epilobioidesDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central part of the country as well as on the island of Hainan. Its presence extends to the northern territories, including the provinces of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. Additionally, the species is documented within the China North-Central region. Together, these locations demonstrate the wide environmental range inhabited by Ludwigia epilobioides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ludwigia epilobioides has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isoorientin, Isovitexin, Orientin, Vitexin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Isoorientin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isovitexin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Orientin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitexin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Isoorientin
- Dr. Duke
Isovitexin
- Dr. Duke
Orientin
- Dr. Duke
Vitexin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Ludwigia epilobioides has 19 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiarrhythmic, Antibradiquinic, Antidermatitic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarrhythmic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibradiquinic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidermatitic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiperoxidant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiserotoninic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |