Pogostemon parviflorus
Pogostemon parviflorus, commonly known as Patchouli, is a fragrant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its essential oils, it is widely utilized in aromatherapy and traditional medicine to soothe skin irritations, reduce anxiety, and support digestive health, making it a versatile staple in holistic wellness practices.
- Scientific name: Pogostemon parviflorus
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Pogostemon, specifically as the species Pogostemon parviflorus.
| 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, Pogostemon parviflorus, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context, specifically in Chinese. In traditional Chinese nomenclature, it is referred to as 短穗刺蕊草 (zh), which is also represented as 短穗刺蕊草 in its simplified form (zh-hans) and specifically as 短穗刺蕊草 in Mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 短穗刺蕊草 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 短穗刺蕊草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 短穗刺蕊草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both Bangladesh and India. Additionally, the species extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Cambodia. These diverse locations highlight the broad geographical range of Pogostemon parviflorus.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pogostemon parviflorus, is primarily valued for its aromatic properties, which are concentrated within its leaves. The individual leaf structures are characteristic of the Lamiaceae family, often displaying a distinct texture and scent that define the plant's medicinal profile. In various traditional applications, the leaves are harvested and processed to extract essential oils, making the foliage the most significant part of the plant for therapeutic use.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pogostemon parviflorus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenols, saponins, tannins, triterpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pogostemon parviflorus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatophytes, dermatophytosis, skin diseases.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dermatophytes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dermatophytosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |