Myoporum bontioides
Myoporum bontioides, commonly known as the Boerhaavia or various local medicinal names, is a significant shrub valued in traditional healing. Found in specific ecological zones, this plant possesses diverse bioactive properties. It is frequently utilized for its therapeutic potential in treating various ailments, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Myoporum bontioides
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Myoporum bontioides, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae and the genus Myoporum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Myoporum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Myoporum bontioides, is known by various common names across different languages. In Japanese, it is referred to as ハマジンチョウ, while in Chinese, it is commonly called 苦槛蓝 (zh), 苦蓝盘 (zh-tw), 苦槛蓝 (zh-cn), and 苦槛蓝 (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ja | ハマジンチョウ | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦槛蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 苦藍盤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 苦槛蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 苦槛蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦藍盤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 苦槛盘 | Wikidata |
| zh | 海菊花 | Wikidata |
| ja | 浜沈丁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several regions in Eastern Asia. In China, it can be found specifically in Hainan as well as throughout China Southeast. Its range extends to the island of Taiwan, which is a key part of its habitat. Additionally, the species is present in Japan and the Nansei-shotō islands. Together, these locations define the specific geographical footprint of Myoporum bontioides.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | South China Sea | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Myoporum bontioides has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4'-dimethoxy-3',5,7-trihydroxyflavone, diaportinol, dichlorodiaportin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4'-dimethoxy-3',5,7-trihydroxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diaportinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichlorodiaportin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Myoporum bontioides has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Myoporum bontioides has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, oral cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oral cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |