Blackroots
Pterocaulon · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Blackroots, scientifically known as Pterocaulon, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation and infections. Understanding its therapeutic properties offers significant potential for developing natural remedies in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Blackroots · Blackroot Azərbaycanca: Monenteles 中文: 翼茎草属
- Scientific synonyms
- Chlaenobolus · Monenteles
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Blackroots
- blackroot azərbaycanca: Monenteles 中文: 翼茎草属
Scientific Names
Accepted name
PterocaulonSynonyms
- Chlaenobolus
- Monenteles
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the Asteraceae family. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Pterocaulon.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Pterocaulon |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several distinct regions of Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in the South-Central provinces as well as on the island of Hainan. It is also found throughout the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the borders of India. Furthermore, the species extends into the Indo-China region, covering parts of Cambodia. Finally, its distribution reaches into the country of Laos, completing its regional spread.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Laos |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Malesia | Philippines |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Pterocaulon has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Coumarins, Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Coumarins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Coumarins
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Flavonoids
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Pterocaulon has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antiviral.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antifungal
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Antiviral
- Journal of ethnopharmacology