Phlogacanthus curviflorus
Phlogacanthus curviflorus, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, holds remarkable therapeutic potential. Characterized by its unique floral structure, this plant is valued for its bioactive compounds. Research suggests its applications in treating various ailments, highlighting its growing importance in ethnobotany and modern pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Phlogacanthus curviflorus
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by its genus, Phlogacanthus, and its species name, curviflorus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phlogacanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Phloga-canthus curviflorus, is known by various names across different linguistic regions, including the Chinese names 火焰花 (zh, zh-cn, zh-tw, zh-hans) and the Thai name ห้อมช้าง (th).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 火焰花 | Wikidata |
| th | ห้อมช้าง | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 火焰花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 火焰花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 火焰花 | Wikidata |
| zh | 焰爵床 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several key regions in Asia. Within China, its presence is notably documented in the South-Central areas as well as throughout Tibet. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the lush landscapes of Assam. The species also extends its reach into the territory of Bangladesh. Finally, its distribution encompasses the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phlogacanthus curviflorus, is a medicinal species where specific anatomical components are often utilized for their therapeutic properties. Among its various structures, the roots serve as a vital part of the organism, often containing concentrated bioactive compounds that are harvested for traditional healing practices. While the leaves and stems contribute to the plant's overall growth and photosynthetic processes, the roots act as the essential foundation for nutrient absorption and storage, making them a key focus in ethnobotanical studies of this species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phlogacanthus curviflorus has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-syringaresinol, (+)-syringaresinol-4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside, beta-daucosterol, beta-sitosterol, betulin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-syringaresinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (+)-syringaresinol-4-O-beta-D-glucopyranoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |