Pouzolzia zeylanica var. zeylanica
Pouzolzia zeylanica var. zeylanica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Pouzolzia zeylanica var. zeylanica, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional systems like Ayurveda. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a valuable natural resource for treating various skin ailments and inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Urticaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Boehmeria Nana · Pouzolzia Indica Subvar. Suffruticosa · 56 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Pouzolzia zeylanica var. zeylanicaSynonyms
- Boehmeria nana
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. suffruticosa
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. muralis
- Pouzolzia orientalis
- Australina lanceolata
- Pouzolzia propinqua
- Pouzolzia prostrata
- Pouzolzia tetraptera
- Pouzolzia bornensis
- Pouzolzia nana
- Pouzolzia alienata
- Pouzolzia tuberosa
- Parietaria decaisnei
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. pyramidata
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. procumbens
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. minor
- Pouzolzia indica
- Pouzolzia confinis
- Pouzolzia pilosa
- Pouzolzia pyramidata
- Urtica strigosa
- Pouzolzia procumbens
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. frutescens
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. umbrosa
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. oppositifolia
- Pouzolzia indica var. tetraptera
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. prostrata
- Pouzolzia indica subvar. pentandra
- Boehmeria alienata
- Boehmeria glochidiata
- Leucococcus vimineus
- Leucococcus orientalis
- Urtica glomerata
- Urtica tuberosa
- Urtica parva
- Urtica suffruticosa
- Urtica tenuis
- Parietaria indica
- Parietaria lanceolata
- Parietaria reclinata
- Parietaria oppositifolia
- Pentocnide glomerata
- Pouzolzia microphylla
- Pouzolzia sikkimensis
- Pouzolzia strigosa
- Pouzolzia suffruticosa
- Pouzolzia tenuis
- Pouzolzia rothiana
- Pouzolzia parietarioides
- Pouzolzia minor
- Pouzolzia muralis
- Pouzolzia parva
- Pouzolzia arnhemica
- Pouzolzia trichophora
- Pouzolzia forsteniana
- Pouzolzia glochidiata
- Pouzolzia glomerata
- Pouzolzia johnsoniana
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling into the family Urticaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pouzolzia and the variety zeylanica.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Urticaceae |
| Genus | Pouzolzia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically documented in the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse ecological range of this medicinal variety.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China North-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Laccadive Is. |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Pouzolzia zeylanica var. zeylanica has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Disinfectant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Disinfectant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Disinfectant
- Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| fraction 2 of Pouzolzia indica methanolic extract | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extract fraction 2 | Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |