Plumbago zeylanica
Plumbago zeylanica, commonly known as Ceylon Leadwort, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South Asia. Renowned in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, its roots and leaves possess potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and analgesic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and various inflammatory conditions through herbal formulations.
- Scientific name: Plumbago zeylanica
- Family: Plumbaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Plumbago zeylanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Plumbaginaceae and the genus Plumbago.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Plumbago | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range that spans several distinct regions across the globe. In Southeastern Europe, its presence can be noted within the country of Italy. Moving toward the Atlantic, it is found in the Macaronesian region, specifically in Cape Verde. The species also extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the nations of Benin and Burkina. Finally, its distribution continues through West Tropical Africa to include the country of Gambia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Plumbago zeylanica has 40 reported phytochemicals identified across 85 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include plumbagin, flavonoids, Plumbagin, 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, phenols.
- Total chemicals
- 40
- Scientific sources
- 85
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plumbagin | 32 | ★★★★★ |
| flavonoids | 7 | ★★★★☆ |
| Plumbagin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| isoshinanolone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,4-naphthoquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Suberosin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aflatoxin B1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Plumbago zeylanica has 15 reported activities identified across 33 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 33
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Plumbago zeylanica has 64 reported medicinal uses identified across 81 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation, skin cancer, E. coli, PCa.
- Total uses
- 64
- Scientific sources
- 81
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| skin cancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PCa | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anemia | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiotonic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glioma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |