Moussonia deppeana
Moussonia deppeana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (12 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Moussonia deppeana, scientifically known as Moussonia deppeana, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. This hardy species serves as a vital natural resource for holistic wellness.
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Isoloma Deppeanum · Isoloma Lasianthum · 9 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Moussonia deppeanaSynonyms
- Isoloma deppeanum
- Isoloma lasianthum
- Gesneria lasiantha
- Kohleria elongata
- Gesneria quaternifolia
- Moussonia formosa
- Moussonia elongata
- Kohleria deppeana
- Columnea umbellata
- Gesneria deppeana
- Kohleria deppeana var. lasiantha
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- tlanchichinol
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Gesneriaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Moussonia, specifically as the species Moussonia decaplana.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Moussonia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions within Mexico. It can be found throughout the central part of the country, specifically in Mexico Central. Its distribution also extends into the northeastern territories, categorized as Mexico Northeast. Furthermore, the species is documented in the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its range reaches into both the Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast regions.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast |
| Central America | Guatemala |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Moussonia depressana is characterized by a woody growth form, distinguishing it from non-woody species. It functions as a self-supporting plant, exhibiting neither the climbing habits of a liana or vine nor the specialized requirements of an obligatory or facultative climber. In terms of its ecological positioning, the plant is terrestrial, lacking any epiphytic tendencies such as holoepiphytic, hemiepiphytic, or facultative epiphytic behaviors. Furthermore, it operates as an independent organism, showing no parasitic traits, and its habitat preference is strictly terrestrial rather than aquatic or semiaquatic.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- herb
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Moussonia deppeana has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Verbascoside, OLEANOLIC ACID, STIGMASTEROL, Ursolic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Verbascoside | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| OLEANOLIC ACID | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ursolic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Verbascoside
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
OLEANOLIC ACID
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
STIGMASTEROL
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
Ursolic acid
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Moussonia deppeana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Conditions
Moussonia deppeana has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Helicobacter pylori, arthritis, diarrhea, gastrointestinal disorders, influenza.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arthritis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diarrhea | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Influenza | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Helicobacter pylori
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Arthritis
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Diarrhea
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Gastrointestinal disorders
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Influenza
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Moussonia deppeana has 6 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Cicatrisan/Gastricus® EtOH extracts, Cicatrisan/Gastricus® formulation (tablets), Gastinol® EtOH extracts, Gastrovita® EtOH extracts, ethanolic extract from aerial parts of M. deppeana.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cicatrisan/gastricus® etoh extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cicatrisan/gastricus® formulation (tablets) | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastinol® etoh extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastrovita® etoh extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ethanolic extract from aerial parts of m. deppeana | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cicatrisan/gastricus® etoh extracts
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
Cicatrisan/gastricus® formulation (tablets)
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
Gastinol® etoh extracts
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
Gastrovita® etoh extracts
- Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine
Ethanolic extract from aerial parts of m. deppeana
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Methanolic extracts
- Journal of ethnopharmacology