Phytolacca latbenia
P. latbenia
Phytolacca latbeni@a, commonly known as pokeweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from skin conditions to inflammatory issues. However, due to its potent toxicity, careful preparation and precise dosage are essential for safety.
- Scientific name: Phytolacca latbenia
- Family: Phytolaccaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Phytolaccaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Phytolacca, specifically as the species Phytolacca latibenthia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Phytolaccaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phytolacca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by the common name P. latbenia (en), is recognized in various regions for its medicinal properties and distinct botanical characteristics.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | P. latbenia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Phytolacca latibienia, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Asian continent. It is primarily documented across the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its presence can be identified within the country of Pakistan. Additionally, the species is found growing in the West Himalaya region. These locations define the known natural habitats where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phytolacca latbenia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides, saponins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phytolacca latbenia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticoagulant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |