Ludwigia octovalvis octovalvis
Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. octovalvis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (21 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ludwigia octovalvis octovalvis, scientifically known as Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. octovalvis, is a versatile perennial herb widely utilized in traditional medicine. Found in tropical wetlands, this plant is prized for its potent bioactive compounds, offering therapeutic benefits for skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues across various global healing practices.
- Family
- Onagraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Ludwigia Octovalvis Octovalvis
- Scientific synonyms
- Ludwigia Pubescens Var. Linearifolia · Jussiaea Suffruticosa Var. Scabra · 67 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Ludwigia octovalvis octovalvis
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. octovalvisSynonyms
- Ludwigia pubescens var. linearifolia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. scabra
- Ludwigia pubescens var. ligustrifolia
- Ludwigia pubescens var. macropoda
- Jussiaea angustifolia var. linearis
- Jussiaea suffruticosa f. angustifolia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa subsp. octonervia
- Jussiaea haenkeana
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. octofila
- Jussiaea peruviana var. octofila
- Ludwigia pubescens
- Jussiaea suffruticosa f. grandiflora
- Ludwigia sagrana
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. ligustrifolia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. linearifolia
- Jussiaea blumeana
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. macropoda
- Jussiaea angustifolia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. angustifolia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa proles salicifolia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. acuminata
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. brevifolia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. interstans
- Jussiaea scabra
- Jussiaea suffruticosa f. latifrons
- Ludwigia octovalvis var. ligustrifolia
- Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. macropoda
- Ludwigia octovalvis var. macropoda
- Ludwigia octovalvis var. octofila
- Jussiaea calycina
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. octonervia
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. samoensis
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. hawaiensis
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. hirta
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. subglabra
- Isnardia capitata
- Adenola longipes
- Ludwigia capitata var. pubens
- Epilobium fruticosum
- Jussiaea persicariifolia
- Jussiaea occidentalis
- Jussiaea octofila
- Jussiaea octonervia
- Jussiaea ovalifolia
- Jussiaea sagrana
- Jussiaea salicifolia
- Jussiaea pubescens
- Jussiaea decumbens
- Jussiaea burmanni
- Jussiaea clavata
- Jussiaea ligustrifolia
- Jussiaea persicariifolia f. minor
- Jussiaea persicariifolia f. major
- Jussiaea suffruticosa f. nerviseta
- Jussiaea suffruticosa var. sintenisii
- Jussiaea longipes
- Jussiaea macropoda
- Jussiaea junghuhniana
- Jussiaea tetragona
- Jussiaea venosa
- Jussiaea ventiliginum
- Jussiaea suffruticosa
- Ludwigia brachycarpa
- Ludwigia angustifolia
- Ludwigia capitata
- Jussiaea erythrocaulis
- Jussiaea exaltata
- Jussiaea frutescens
- Jussiaea fruticosa
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically identified as Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. octovalvis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Onagraceae and is situated within the genus Ludwigia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Ludwigia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the West-Central Tropical Africa region. It can be found growing in the country of Burundi, extending its range across various territories. The species is also documented in the Cabinda enclave and throughout the Central African Republic. Furthermore, its presence continues through the nation of Congo. Finally, the geographical reach of this subspecies includes the forested areas of Gabon.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. octovalvis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
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- Ancient science of life
quercetin
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Activities
Ludwigia octovalvis subsp. octovalvis has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthelmintic
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AntiHIV
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Antibacterial
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Anticancer
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Anticarcinomic
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Antiedemic
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Antiinflammatory
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Antileukemic
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Antimalarial
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Antimelanomic
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