Psiadia terebinthina
Psiadia terebinthina · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Psiadia terebinthinus, scientifically known as Psiadia terebinthinus, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the Indian subcontinent. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is widely used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, respiratory ailments, and inflammatory conditions, offering significant potential 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 terebinthinaSources: Wikidata
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 falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Psiadia, with its species name being terebinthina.
| 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 exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range within the natural world. Its presence is notably documented within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Specifically, its distribution is centered around the island nation of Mauritius. This localized occurrence suggests that the species may be adapted to the particular tropical climate of this region. Consequently, its habitat is confined to these specific oceanic island territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Psiadia terebinthina has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eugenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| eugenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
eugenol
- Saudi journal of biological sciences
Preparations
Psiadia terebinthina has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Essential oils.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Essential oils | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Essential oils
- 3 Biotech