Poikilacanthus glandulosus
Poikilacanthus glandulosus, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is native to specific tropical regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, this plant possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its role in modern ethnopharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Poikilacanthus glandulosus
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Poikilacanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Poikilacanthus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Poi킬okanthus glandulosus, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the glandular poi killer, while in Hawaiian, it is known as poi killer.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of South America. In Brazil, its presence is documented specifically in the Southeast and South regions. Moving into the southern part of the continent, it can be found in the Northeast of Argentina. The species also inhabits the territory of Paraguay. Finally, its geographical range extends into Uruguay.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Poikilacanthus glandulosus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include maslinic acid, sitosterol, uvaol.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| maslinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| uvaol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Poikilacanthus glandulosus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cicatrization, inflammation, insect bites.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cicatrization | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| insect bites | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |