Plectranthus ciliatus
Plectranthus ciliatus, commonly known as Forscola, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and digestive issues. Its unique bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Plectranthus ciliatus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 further categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Plectranthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Plectranthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Plectranthus ciliatus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic region, specifically in Chinese dialects. In Mandarin, it is referred to as 流苏延命草 (zh), and this nomenclature is consistently applied in Mainland China as 流苏延命草 (zh-cn) and in Taiwan as 流蘇延命草 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 流苏延命草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 流苏延命草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 流蘇延命草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range that spans across two different continents. Within Southern Africa, it is commonly found growing throughout the Cape Provinces and the Northern Provinces. Its natural distribution also extends to the KwaZulu-Natal region and the country of Eswatini. Interestingly, the species has also established a presence in Australia, specifically within the state of Victoria. This diverse spread highlights the plant's ability to adapt to various environmental conditions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
Activities
Plectranthus ciliatus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytostatic, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytostatic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |