Poikilospermum
Poikilospermum, commonly known as a diverse genus of flowering plants, belongs to the Rubiaceae family. Found primarily in tropical regions, these species are characterized by their unique leaf patterns and small, often fragrant flowers. They play vital roles in their ecosystems, offering insights into biodiversity and potential medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Poikilospermum
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Rosalales, it is classified under the family Urticaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific 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, belonging to the genus Poikilospermum, is known by the common name 锥头麻属 in Chinese (zh), Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), and in mainland China (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 锥头麻属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 锥头麻属 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 锥头麻属 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted within the South-Central regions as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. The species also extends into Eastern Asia, specifically documented in Taiwan. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, the plant can be found growing in the state of Assam. Additionally, its range reaches into the neighboring territory of Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Activities
Poikilospermum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |