Nekemias grossedentata
Nekemias grossedentata, commonly known as large-toothed nekemias, is a distinctive herbaceous perennial native to North American wetlands. Characterized by its serrated foliage and delicate blooms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical interest. Researchers study its unique chemical profile to explore potential therapeutic applications in traditional and modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Nekemias grossedentata
- Family: Vitaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Vitales, falling into the family Vitaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Nekemias and the specific species Nekemias grossedentata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Vitales | WCVP |
| Family | Vitaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Nekemias | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across several key regions in East and Southeast Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces. It is also found distributed throughout the Southeast regions of China. Furthermore, the species extends its reach into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, this medicinal plant is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Nekemias grossedentata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dihydromyricetin, flavonoids, polyphenols, DHM, myricetin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dihydromyricetin | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DHM | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Nekemias grossedentata has 7 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antitumor.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Nekemias grossedentata has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include aphonia, blood pressure, fatigue, heatstroke, sore throat.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aphonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heatstroke | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sore-throat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |