Pontederia plantaginea
Pontederia plantaginea, commonly known as the plantain lily, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing. Renowned for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, this plant is frequently used to treat skin irritations, respiratory issues, and digestive ailments, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Pontederia plantaginea
- Family: Pontederiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Commelinales, it is classified under the family Pontederiaceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Pontederia, and its specific species name, plantagineea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pontederiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pontederia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Ponderatia plantaginea, is widely recognized in various regions for its medicinal properties. In Chinese, it is commonly referred to by the name 梭鱼草 (suō yú cǎo).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 梭鱼草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In the northern reaches of its habitat, it can be found within the Primorye region of the Russian Far East. Its distribution continues southward into China, specifically throughout the South-Central areas of the country. The species is also well-established across the Indian Subcontinent, appearing in both Bangladesh and India. Additionally, its presence extends into the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Pontederia plantaginea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |