Pogostemon auricularius
Pogostemon auricularius, commonly known as the "Ear-leaf Pogostemon," is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its unique foliage, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and skin inflammations, offering significant ethnobotanical value for natural healing practices.
- Scientific name: Pogostemon auricularius
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Pogostemon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pogostemon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pogostemon auricularius, is referred to by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is commonly called 水珍珠菜 (zh: shuǐ zhēn zhū cài), while in German (de), Spanish (es), Italian (it), and French (fr), it is identified by its botanical designation, Pogostemon auricularia.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 水珍珠菜 | Wikidata |
| de | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| es | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| it | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| fr | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| bg | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| ru | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| nl | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| la | Pogostemon auricularia | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 耳葉刺蕊草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found growing in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends further into Eastern Asia, specifically inhabiting the island of Taiwan. Additionally, the species is recorded within the Indian Subcontinent, particularly in the Assam region. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where the plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pogostemon auricularius, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the essential bioactive compounds and aromatic oils responsible for its therapeutic properties. Because the medicinal efficacy is concentrated in these visible structures, the aerial parts are typically harvested, dried, and processed to create various herbal preparations.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pogostemon auricularius has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Compound 1.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Compound 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |