Psiadia dentata
Psiadia dentata, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in traditional healing, belongs to the Asteraceae family. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin disorders. Its unique phytochemical profile makes it a subject of growing pharmacological interest.
- Scientific name: Psiadia dentata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. As a member of the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae, it is further classified under the genus Psiadia. Specifically, this medicinal species is identified by its scientific name, Psiadia dentata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Psiadia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Psiadia dentata, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Dentate Psiadia, while in Chinese, it is known as 齿叶Psiadia (Chǐ yè Psiadia). In the context of local usage, it may also be identified by its specific regional nomenclature associated with its medicinal properties.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant has a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its presence is documented on the island of Réunion. This restricted range suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular volcanic region. Consequently, its habitat is confined to this single island location.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Chemicals
Psiadia dentata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4'-dimethylkaempferol, 3-methylkaempferol, coumarin, flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4'-dimethylkaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-methylkaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Psiadia dentata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psiadia dentata has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, abdominal pain, asthma, bronchitis, herpes simplex virus type 1.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| abdominal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex virus type 1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| poliovirus type 2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |