Premna mollissima
Premna mollisima, commonly known as soft-leaved premna, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues. Its unique botanical properties offer significant potential for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Premna mollissima
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Premna. As a member of this specific lineage, Premna mollisima represents a unique botanical specimen within its taxonomic hierarchy.
| 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, known scientifically as Premna mollisima, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Myanmar, it is called ကြက်ရိုးပင်, while in Tamil, it is known as முன்னை. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 大叶豆腐柴, specifically written as 大叶豆腐柴 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and 大葉豆腐柴 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| my | ကြက်ရိုးပင် | Wikidata |
| ta | முன்னை | Wikidata |
| zh | 大叶豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大叶豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大葉豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| ta | முஞ்ஞை | Wikidata |
| ta | மின்னை | Wikidata |
| ta | முன்னைக் கீரை | Wikidata |
| ta | பசுமுன்னை | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central regions. It is also widely distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, spanning several key areas. Specifically, it can be found in India, Bangladesh, and the Assam region. Furthermore, the species extends into the East Himalaya range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Activities
Premna mollissima has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |