Plantago asiatica subsp. erosa
Plantago asiatica subsp. erosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Plantago asiatica subsp. erosa, is a resilient herbaceous perennial valued in traditional medicine. Primarily found in East Asian habitats, this subspecies is recognized for its unique leaf morphology. It is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering therapeutic potential in treating various skin ailments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Plantago asiatica subsp. erosaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. It can be found throughout the South-Central and North-Central parts of the country. Additionally, the species is documented in the high-altitude landscapes of Tibet and Qinghai. Its presence also extends into the Southeast region of China. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range inhabited by this subspecies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | Qinghai |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Plantago asiatica subsp. erosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Plantago asiatica subsp. erosa has 3 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include PEME, methanol extract, methanol extract of the plant.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Peme | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract of the plant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Peme
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Methanol extract
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Methanol extract of the plant
- Journal of ethnopharmacology