Psiadia punctulata
Psiadia punctulata, commonly known as a medicinal shrub within the Asteraceae family, holds significant importance in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions, offering valuable bioactive compounds for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Psiadia punctulata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Psiadia, specifically as the species Psiadia punctulata.
| 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, known scientifically as Psiadia punctulata, is referred to by the common name شوزم منقط in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | شوزم منقط | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the African continent. In the northern part of the region, its presence is noted in Libya. Moving toward the northeast tropical zone, it can be found across several distinct territories. Specifically, it inhabits the lands of Djibouti and Eritrea. Finally, its range extends further into the tropical landscapes of Ethiopia and Somalia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Psiadia punctulata, is utilized in traditional medicine through various components of its structure. The medicinal properties are often derived from its green leaves, which are a primary source for herbal preparations. Additionally, the stem bark is frequently collected for its specific bioactive compounds. In many therapeutic applications, the entire aerial parts or the general aerial parts of the plant are harvested to ensure a comprehensive concentration of its healing constituents.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Psiadia punctulata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5,3'-dihydroxy-6,7,4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone, flavonoids, gardenin A, gardenin B, luteolin-3',4' -dimethyl ether.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 5,3'-dihydroxy-6,7,4',5'-tetramethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gardenin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gardenin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| luteolin-3',4' -dimethyl ether | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| umuhengerin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Psiadia punctulata has 13 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Bacteroides fragilis, COVID-19, Escherichia coli, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Helicobacter pylori.
- Total uses
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteroides fragilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fusobacterium nucleatum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Helicobacter pylori | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania major | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neisseria gonorrhoeae | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Porphyromonas gingivalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella enterica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Treponema pallidum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |