Physochlaina
Physochlaina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Physochlaina, scientifically known as Physochlaina, is a remarkable medicinal plant revered in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this species offers diverse therapeutic potential. Exploring its phytochemical properties provides vital insights into natural pharmacology, offering promising avenues for developing new treatments to enhance human health and wellness.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Belenia
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PhysochlainaSynonyms
- Belenia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Physochlaena
- Belenia
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation is the genus Physochlaina.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Physochlaina |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across various regions of Siberia. It can be found growing in the mountainous terrain of the Altai region. Its presence is also documented throughout the territory of Buryatia. Furthermore, the species inhabits specific areas within the Chita region. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Irkutsk and Krasnoyarsk regions.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Siberia | Altay |
| Siberia | Buryatiya |
| Siberia | Chita |
| Siberia | Irkutsk |
| Siberia | Krasnoyarsk |
| Siberia | Tuva |
| Siberia | West Siberia |
| Russian Far East | Amur |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Physochlaina has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids, Iridoids, Sterols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Iridoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sterols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Flavonoids
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Iridoids
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Sterols
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Activities
Physochlaina has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Anticancer
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Cytotoxic
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Medicinal Uses
Physochlaina has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include abdominal pain, asthma, boils, cancer, chronic bronchitis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| abdominal pain | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| boils | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic bronchitis | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diarrhea | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insomnia | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spasms | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| toothache | Chemistry & biodiversity (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |