Premna fulva
Premna fulva, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, belongs to the Lamiaceae family. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin infections. Its bioactive compounds offer promising potential for developing new therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Premna fulva
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Premna fulva, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Premna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Premna | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Premna fulva, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 黄毛豆腐柴, 斑鸠占, and 斑鸠占叶. Specifically, in mainland China, the name used is 黄毛豆腐柴 (zh-cn), while in Taiwan, it is written as 黃毛豆腐柴 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 黄毛豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黄毛豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黃毛豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| zh | 斑鸠占 | Wikidata |
| zh | 斑鸠占叶 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions in Asia. In China, it is specifically found within the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends into the Indo-China region, where it inhabits various landscapes. Within this area, the species can be located in the countries of Laos and Myanmar. Additionally, its natural range includes the tropical environments of Thailand.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Premna fulva, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which include the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the essential bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners are able to prepare various decoctions or infusions used to treat various ailments, making these specific structures the most critical elements for medicinal application.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Premna fulva has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Premna fulva has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor cell lines.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor cell lines | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |