Premna tomentosa
Premna tomentoza, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, is highly valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is renowned for its potent bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential in natural healing.
- Scientific name: Premna tomentosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is 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 tomentoza, is known by various regional names across different languages. In Malayalam, it is referred to as നായ്ത്തേക്ക്, while in Sundanese, it is commonly called Bungbulang. Its names in Chinese vary slightly by script but remain consistent in meaning, being identified as 塔序豆腐柴 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw), 塔序豆腐柴 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn), and 塔序豆腐柴 in general Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | നായ്ത്തേക്ക് | Wikidata |
| su | Bungbulang | Wikidata |
| zh | 塔序豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 塔序豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 塔序豆腐柴 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In East Asia, its presence is specifically noted within Southeast China. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found in the states of Assam and throughout the country of India. The species also extends its range into the neighboring nation of Bangladesh. Furthermore, its habitat includes the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Premna tomentoza, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The soft, pubescent leaves are frequently gathered for their medicinal potency, often being processed to create a concentrated leaf extract used in traditional remedies. Additionally, the stem bark serves as another vital part of the plant, containing bioactive compounds that contribute to its overall healing efficacy.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem-bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Premna tomentosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include clerodane diterpenoids, flavonoids, premnone A, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| clerodane diterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| premnone A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Premna tomentosa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |