leadworts
Plumbago · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Leadworts, scientifically known as Plumbago, is a versatile genus of flowering plants cherished for their striking, long-lasting blooms. Often found in tropical and subtropical regions, these hardy perennials are valued in traditional medicine for their unique bioactive compounds, which offer potential therapeutic benefits in treating various skin and inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Root · Leaf
- Common names
- Leadworts · Plumbagos
- Scientific synonyms
- Dyerophytum · Findlaya · 4 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- leadworts
- plumbagos
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PlumbagoSynonyms
- Dyerophytum
- Findlaya
- Molubda
- Thela
- Plumbagidium
- Plumbagella
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Plumbago (Pyrginae)
German:
- Plumbago (Pyrginae)
French:
- Plumbago (Pyrginae)
- Dentelaire
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Plumbaginaceae and the genus Plumbago.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Plumbaginaceae |
| Genus | Plumbago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, it can be found inhabiting the territories of both Czechia and Slovakia. Its presence extends further into Middle Europe through the country of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, the species is distributed throughout Southwestern Europe, specifically within the Baleares. Finally, its distribution includes the islands of Corse and the mainland regions of France.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Plumbago has 3 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Food science & nutrition
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Leaf
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Stem
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Activities
Plumbago has 1 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry
Conditions
Plumbago has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, prostate cancer.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prostate cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Mini reviews in medicinal chemistry
Prostate cancer
- Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.)