Pontederia vaginalis
Ponderia vaginalis, commonly known as Water Primrose, is a versatile creeping herb frequently found in wetland ecosystems. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. This resilient plant is widely utilized in various cultures to treat skin ailments, digestive issues, and inflammatory conditions effectively.
- Scientific name: Pontederia vaginalis
- Family: Pontederiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Ponderia vaginalis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Commelinales. It is further categorized into the family Pontederiaceae and the genus Ponderia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Pontederiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pontederia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia. In Western Asia, its presence is recorded within the borders of Afghanistan. Within China, the species is widely spread, including the areas of China North-Central and China South-Central. Furthermore, it can be found in the northern reaches of the country in Inner Mongolia. The plant's range also extends to the tropical island province of Hainan.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Afghanistan | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Activities
Pontederia vaginalis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Nephroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Nephroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |