Luehea
Luehea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Luehea, scientifically known as Luehea, is a versatile genus of flowering plants native to tropical regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, various species are utilized in traditional practices to treat inflammation and skin conditions. Beyond its therapeutic value, the plant is also valued for its hardy, timber-producing capabilities.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Alegria
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LueheaSynonyms
- Alegria
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Brotera
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Malvales, and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Luehea.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Luehea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans across multiple distinct regions. In the Indian Subcontinent, it can be specifically located within Bangladesh. Its presence in Mexico is quite extensive, covering the Northeast territory. Furthermore, the species is distributed throughout the Mexico Gulf and the Mexico Northwest regions. Finally, it also inhabits the Mexico Southwest area, completing its broad ecological footprint.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Belize |
| Central America | Costa Rica |
| Central America | El Salvador |
| Central America | Guatemala |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Luehea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Vitexin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Vitexin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Vitexin
- Journal of pharmaceutics
Activities
Luehea has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiseptic, Expectorant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antiseptic
- Journal of pharmaceutics
Expectorant
- Journal of pharmaceutics
Conditions
Luehea has 3 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include antidiarrheal, antiseptic, expectorant.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiarrheal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antidiarrheal
- Journal of pharmaceutics
Antiseptic
- Journal of pharmaceutics
Expectorant
- Journal of pharmaceutics