Phyla
Phyla, commonly known as Frogfruit or Littleberry, is a versatile creeping herb found in tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it is traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from skin inflammation to digestive issues. This resilient plant offers significant therapeutic potential in various holistic healing practices.
- Scientific name: Phyla
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Ultimately, this medicinal species is identified by the genus Phyla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyla | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phyla nodiflora, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In English, it is frequently referred to as frogfruit or turkey vine, while in Spanish, it is commonly called mendoza or hierba de la mendoza. In Portuguese, the plant is known as erva-de-pinto, and in certain regional dialects, it may also be called phyllia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several European regions. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Great Britain. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species is also found within Germany. Its distribution extends into Southwestern Europe, where it inhabits the Baleares and Corse. Finally, the plant is widely distributed across the mainland of France.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Activities
Phyla has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |