Pouzolzia rugulosa
Pouzolzia rugulosa, commonly known as the "wild herb" or "puzzolzia," is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, it is frequently used to treat skin ailments, wounds, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Pouzolzia rugulosa
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Pouzolzia rugulosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales and the family Urticaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification is completed within the genus Pouzolzia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Urticaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pouzolzia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Pouzolzia rugulosa, is known by a variety of different names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as rugose pouzolzia, while in Spanish, it is frequently called ruda de monte or ruda de campo. In Portuguese, the species is known as ruda-de-monte, and in French, it is identified as pouzolzia ruguleuse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is specifically documented to grow in the Tibet region. Its presence is also significant throughout the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in India and Bangladesh. Furthermore, the species inhabits the specialized ecological zones of the East Himalaya. Finally, it is known to thrive within the specific environmental conditions of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |