Pavetta indica
Pavetta indica, commonly known as Indian Pavetta, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. Renowned for its striking white, star-shaped flowers, this medicinal plant is deeply embedded in traditional healing. It is frequently utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, including skin issues and inflammation.
- Scientific name: Pavetta indica
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Gentianaales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Pavetta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pavetta | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pavetta indica, is referred to by various common names across different regions and languages. In Malayalam, it is called മല്ലികമുട്ടി (ml), while in Sinhala, it is known as පාවට්ටා (si). In Indonesia, the plant is commonly called Angsoka (id). Furthermore, in Chinese, it is identified as 茜木 (zh), a name that is also used in Taiwan as 茜木 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | മല്ലികമുട്ടി | Wikidata |
| si | පාවට්ටා | Wikidata |
| zh | 茜木 | Wikidata |
| id | Angsoka | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 茜木 | Wikidata |
| ta | பாவட்டை | Wikidata |
| ms | Angsoka | Wikidata |
| ban | Jaum-jaum | Wikidata |
| mad | Angsoka | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 茜木 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical presence across several regions of the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing within the specific territory of Assam and throughout much of India. Its distribution further extends into the nation of Bangladesh, showcasing its adaptability to different environments. Additionally, the species is located within the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya. Finally, its range reaches the coastal areas of the Laccadive Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pavetta indica has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pavetta indica has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |