Philodendron bipinnatifidum
Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum
Philodendron bipinnatifidum, commonly known as the Selloum or Tree Philodendron, is a striking tropical plant valued for its ornamental beauty. While primarily used in landscaping, various cultures explore its large, deeply lobed leaves for traditional medicinal purposes, often utilizing its unique properties to treat diverse ailments in herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Philodendron bipinnatifidum
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatales, it is further categorized into the family Araceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Philodendron.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Philodendron | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Philodendron bipinnatifidum, is recognized by various names across different languages and cultures. In Russian, it is referred to as Филодендрон двоякоперристый, while in Finnish, it is known as Peikonkämmen. In Guaraní, the plant is called Guembe, and in Persian, it is identified as فیلودندرون برگ انجیری. Additionally, in Arabic, it is commonly called شجرة الحب المفصصة الريشية.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Филодендрон двоякоперистый | Wikidata |
| fi | Peikonkämmen | Wikidata |
| gn | Guembe | Wikidata |
| fa | فیلودندرون برگ انجیری | Wikidata |
| ar | شجرة الحب المفصصة الريشية | Wikidata |
| he | פילודנדרון דו-נוצתי | Wikidata |
| ja | ヒトデカズラ | Wikidata |
| ru | Филодендрон дваждыперистонадрезный | Wikidata |
| ru | Филодендрон Селло | Wikidata |
| fi | Pariliuskavehka | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several continents and regions. In Central America, it can be found growing within the borders of Belize. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is specifically located in Bangladesh. Within South America, the species is present in Bolivia and occupies significant portions of Brazil, specifically in the Southeast and South regions. Consequently, the distribution of Philodendron bipinnatifidum covers a wide variety of tropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Philodendron bipinnatifidum, is a large tropical species characterized by its robust and fleshy stems that support massive, deeply lobed leaves. While the plant is often studied for its structural complexity, various researchers have explored the chemical potential found within its tissues to develop a concentrated plant extract. This extract, derived from different components of the organism, is frequently analyzed in pharmacological studies to investigate its bioactive compounds and potential medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| plant extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Philodendron bipinnatifidum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, luteolin, phytosterols, quercetin, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Philodendron bipinnatifidum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Philodendron bipinnatifidum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include erysipelas, inflammation, orchitis, oxidative stress, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| erysipelas | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| orchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |