Oleandra wallichii
Oleandra wallichii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Oleandra wallichii, is a versatile medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating various ailments. Understanding its botanical properties and careful application is essential for harnessing its healing benefits while ensuring safety and efficacy.
- Family
- Polypodiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Oleandra Wallichii Var. Lepidota · Aspidium Wallichii
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Oleandra wallichiiSynonyms
- Oleandra wallichii var. lepidota
- Aspidium wallichii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized under the subclass Polypodiinae and the order Polypodiales, falling within the family Polypodiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Oleandra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Polypodiinae | WCVP |
| Order | Polypodiales | WCVP |
| Family | Polypodiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Oleandra | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving toward Eastern Asia, the species is documented in Taiwan. Additionally, the plant is distributed within the Indian Subcontinent, specifically in the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Oleandra wallichii has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Current topics in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Oleandra wallichii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | Current topics in medicinal chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |