Psiadia penninervia
Psiadia penninervia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Psiadia penninervia, scientifically known as Psiadia penninervia, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in various folk medicines to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering valuable biochemical compounds for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Psiadia penninerviaSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Psiadia penninervia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Asterales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Asteraceae and falls under the genus Psiadia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Psiadia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Psiadia penninervia, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, the species is found residing on the island of Mauritius. This localized distribution suggests that the plant is endemic to this particular oceanic region. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the specific environmental conditions found in this island habitat.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Psiadia penninervia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Insects
Preparations
Psiadia penninervia has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanolic extracts
- Insects