Pouzolzia zeylanica
Pouzolzia zeylanica, commonly known as the Ceylon pokeweed, is a versatile medicinal herb valued in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in treating skin ailments and various internal inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Pouzolzia zeylanica
- Family: Urticaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pouzolzia zeylanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Rosales. Finally, it is classified under the family Urticaceae and 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, known scientifically as Pouzolzia zeylanica, is recognized by several different common names across various regions and languages. In Vietnamese, it is referred to as Bọ mắm, while in Chinese, it is known as 雾水葛 (including the variants 霧水葛 in Traditional Chinese, 雾水葛 in Simplified Chinese, and 雾水葛 in Chinese Hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| vi | Bọ mắm | Wikidata |
| zh | 雾水葛 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 霧水葛 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 雾水葛 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 雾水葛 | Wikidata |
| ja | ヤンバルツルマオ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central territories to the North-Central areas. Its presence also extends significantly into the Southeast regions of China. Moving beyond the mainland, the species is naturally occurring in Japan. Finally, its range includes the subtropical islands of the Nansei-shotō archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Pouzolzia zeylanica, features a specialized morphology where the stem serves as a critical structural component for its growth and medicinal potential. The stem is typically characterized by its slender, herbaceous nature, providing the necessary support for the leaves and reproductive organs while facilitating the transport of nutrients throughout the organism. In traditional medicinal practices, various parts of the plant are utilized, but the integrity and physiological functions of the stem are essential for the overall health and bioactive profile of the specimen.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Pouzolzia zeylanica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Bisphenol-C.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bisphenol-C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pouzolzia zeylanica 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pouzolzia zeylanica has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Nipah virus, encephalitis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nipah virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| encephalitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |