Oldenlandia paniculata
Oldenlandia paniculata, commonly known as the Paniculate Oldenlandia, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific ecological niches. Renowned for its unique botanical properties, it offers significant potential in traditional healing practices. Exploring its chemical composition reveals fascinating therapeutic possibilities, highlighting its importance in ethnobotanical research and natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Oldenlandia paniculata
- Family: Rubiaceae
- 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 Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and falls under the genus Oldenlandia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oldenlandia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the Hainan province as well as the broader China Southeast region. Its distribution extends to the island of Taiwan, representing a significant portion of its Eastern Asian range. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the species can also be found growing in India. Finally, its habitat reaches into Indo-China, specifically documented within the country of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Activities
Oldenlandia paniculata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |