Porophyllum ruderale
Bolivian coriander
Porophyllum rudeale, commonly known as Rue, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent aromatic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat digestive issues, skin ailments, and respiratory discomfort. This resilient plant offers significant bioactive potential for modern pharmacological research and applications.
- Scientific name: Porophyllum ruderale
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Porophyllum rudeale, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. It is further identified by its genus, Porophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Porophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Porophyllum ruderale, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Russian, it is called Боливийский кориандр, while in the Quechua language, it is known as Killkiña. It is also referred to as Porophyllum in Portuguese, Bolivianischer Koriander in German, and Bolivian Coriander in Pamang.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Боливийский кориандр | Wikidata |
| qu | Killkiña | Wikidata |
| pt | Porophyllum | Wikidata |
| de | Bolivianischer Koriander | Wikidata |
| pam | Bolivian Coriander | Wikidata |
| id | Ketumbar bolivia | Wikidata |
| sv | Boliviansk koriander | Wikidata |
| arz | بوروفيلوم رودريل | Wikidata |
| zh | 葩葩洛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 葩葩洛 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical distribution across several distinct tropical and subtropical regions. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the Ivory Coast. Its range extends to the Western Indian Ocean, where it can be found on the island of Réunion. Within the Malesia region, the species inhabits Jawa as well as the Lesser Sunda Islands. Finally, its distribution reaches East Asia, specifically documented in Southeast China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | New Mexico | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as Porophyllum rudeale, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine for the therapeutic properties found within its leaves. These leaves are characterized by their aromatic quality and are often harvested to prepare decoctions or topical applications. Because the medicinal compounds are concentrated in the foliage, the leaves serve as the most essential part of the plant for those seeking its healing benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Porophyllum ruderale has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include condensed tannins, epicatechin, epigallocatechin gallate, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigallocatechin gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |