Poikilospermum suaveolens
Poikilospermum suaveolens, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in tropical regions, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions, this plant contains bioactive compounds that offer significant health benefits, making it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Poikilospermum suaveolens
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales. Finally, it is a member of the family Urticaceae and is classified under the genus Poikilospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Poikilospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Poikilospermum suaveolens, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is known as 锥头麻 (zh) or 香甜锥头麻 (zh), with specific regional variations including 锥头麻 (zh-cn) and 錐頭麻 (zh-tw). Additionally, in the Tagalog language, it is identified as hanopol (tl).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 锥头麻 | Wikidata |
| tl | hanopol | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 锥头麻 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 錐頭麻 | Wikidata |
| zh | 香甜锥头麻 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Asia. In China, it is specifically located within the South-Central territory. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam, Bangladesh, and the East Himalaya. Furthermore, the species is recorded within the Indo-China region, specifically on the Andaman Islands. Together, these locations highlight its broad ecological range across southern and eastern Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Poikilospermum suaveolens has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Poikilospermum suaveolens has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |