Pergularia daemia
Pergularia daemia, commonly known as the swallow-wort, is a climbing medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and stems contain bioactive glycosides used to treat ailments ranging from skin diseases to respiratory issues. This potent plant remains a significant subject in contemporary ethnopharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Pergularia daemia
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its scientific identity is defined by the genus Pergularia, specifically the species Pergularia daemia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pergularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pergularia daemia, is referred to by several different common names across various languages and regions. In Tamil, it is known as வேலிபருத்தி (vēliparutti), while in Bengali, it can be identified by the names অজশৃঙ্গী (ajaśṛṅgī), ছাগলবটি (cāgalabaṭi), or দুধিលতা (dudhilatā). Additionally, in the Tulu language, it is commonly called ಉಗುರುಬೂರು (ugurubūru).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | வேலிபருத்தி | Wikidata |
| bn | অজশৃঙ্গী | ছাগলবটি | দুধিলতা | Wikidata |
| tcy | ಉಗುರುಬೂರು | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted specifically within Algeria. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, the species can be found in Benin and Burkina. It also maintains a significant range within the territories of Gambia and Ghana. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across varied West African landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pergularia daemia, is a climbing shrub in which the leaves play a significant role in its medicinal profile. The leaves are typically arranged in an opposite manner along the stem, appearing ovate or elliptical in shape with smooth margins. In traditional medicinal practices, these leaves are often utilized for their various bioactive compounds, contributing to the plant's known therapeutic properties in treating different ailments.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pergularia daemia has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chlorogenic acid, Evodiamine, Piperine, acetone, chloroform.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Evodiamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Piperine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chloroform | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chrysoeriol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formononetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pergularia daemia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pergularia daemia has 19 reported medicinal uses identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, epilepsy, inflammation, Plasmodium falciparum, anemia.
- Total uses
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epilepsy | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairment | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cognitive impairments | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |