Plectranthus strigosus
Plectranthus strigosus, commonly known as the creeping inchplant, is a versatile medicinal herb found in tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues. This resilient plant offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Plectranthus strigosus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized into the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is completed 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, known scientifically as Plectranthus strigosus, is identified by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as the hairy plectranthus, while in Afrikaans, it is known as harige plektrant. In isiXhosa, the plant is called umvundla, and it is also recognized by the name isivula in isiZulu.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is native to the southern region of the African continent. Specifically, its natural habitat is concentrated within the Cape Provinces. This localized distribution indicates that it thrives in the unique ecological conditions found in these areas. Because of this specific range, the species is considered an endemic part of the South African flora. Consequently, its presence is most frequently documented throughout these particular coastal and inland provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plectranthus strigosus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Parvifloron D, parvifloron D.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parvifloron D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parvifloron D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Plectranthus strigosus has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Plectranthus strigosus has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bacterial infections, cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |