Pterospermum acerifolium
Pterospermum acerifoilium, commonly known as the maple-leaf pterospermum, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and respiratory issues. This botanical species holds significant potential for pharmacological research and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Pterospermum acerifolium
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 further organized into the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Pterospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pterospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pterospermum acerifolium, is referred to by various regional and linguistic names across different cultures. In Hindi, it is commonly called कनक चम्पा, while in Malayalam, it is known as ചെറുകൊന്ന. In Odia, the plant is identified as ମୁଚୁକୁନ୍ଦ, and in Chinese, it is referred to as 翅子树. Additionally, in Thailand, it is known by the name กะหนานปลิง.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| hi | कनक चम्पा | Wikidata |
| ml | ചെറുകൊന്ന | Wikidata |
| or | ମୁଚୁକୁନ୍ଦ | Wikidata |
| zh | 翅子树 | Wikidata |
| th | กะหนานปลิง | Wikidata |
| bho | कनक चंपा | Wikidata |
| ja | シロギリ | Wikidata |
| my | တောင်ဖက်ဝန်း | Wikidata |
| bn | মুচকুন্দ | Wikidata |
| arz | الزاحف الزاحف | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across parts of East Asia and the Indian subcontinent. Within China, its presence is specifically noted in the South-Central regions. In the Indian subcontinent, it is widely distributed throughout India and the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species can be found in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Finally, its habitat extends into the unique ecological zones of the East Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pterospermum acerifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pterospermum acerifolium has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, inflammation, lung cancer, pancreatic cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pancreatic cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |