Plectranthus ecklonii
Plectranthus ecklonii, commonly known as the "madoqua" or "scented bush," is a resilient medicinal herb native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its aromatic, succulent leaves, this plant is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and skin irritations, offering significant therapeutic potential in ethnomedicine.
- Scientific name: Plectranthus ecklonii
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the 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, scientifically known as Plectranthus ecklonii, is recognized by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to as 艾克伦延命草 (Àikèlún yánmìngcǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 艾克伦延命草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily native to the various regions of Southern Africa. Within this continent, its natural range includes the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Northern Provinces. Beyond its African origins, it has established a presence in the Middle Atlantic Ocean on the island of St. Helena. Additionally, the species can be found growing in New Zealand North. This widespread distribution demonstrates the plant's ability to adapt to diverse environments across different hemispheres.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plectranthus ecklonii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Parvifloron D.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parvifloron D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Plectranthus ecklonii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Plectranthus ecklonii has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include leukemia, melanoma, triple-negative breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leukemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| melanoma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triple-negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |