Moullava spicata
Moullava spicata, commonly known as the spiked medicinal herb, is a versatile botanical treasure valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions and supporting digestive health through its unique phytochemical profile and natural healing properties.
- Scientific name: Moullava spicata
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified by the genus Moullava.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Moullava | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Moullava spicata, is referred to by several common names depending on the region and language. In Malayalam, it is commonly called കാട്ടുകഴഞ്ചി, while in Chinese, it is known as 穗花云实.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | കാട്ടുകഴഞ്ചി | Wikidata |
| zh | 穗花云实 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple tropical regions. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within Tanzania. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India. The species is also widely distributed throughout the Malesia region, including Jawa, Malayia, and Sumatera. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Activities
Moullava spicata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |