Oldenlandia umbellata
Oldenlardia umbellaata, commonly known as the Umbrella Oldenlandia, is a delicate medicinal herb native to various tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant therapeutic potential, often utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This resilient plant offers valuable insights into natural healing through its unique bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Oldenlandia umbellata
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it falls under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is taxonomically identified within 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 broad geographical distribution spanning across parts of East Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. In China, its presence is specifically noted within the tropical island province of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, the species is found throughout various regions of India. It also inhabits the remote islands of the Laccadive archipelago and the Maldives. Finally, its range extends further north into the territory of Pakistan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Oldenlandia umbellata 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oldenlandia umbellata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |