Putranjiva roxburghii
Putranjiva roxburghii, commonly known as Putrajiwa, is a significant medicinal herb in Ayurveda, renowned for its restorative properties. Historically used to promote vitality and reproductive health, this plant offers diverse therapeutic benefits. It plays a crucial role in traditional wellness practices, particularly in supporting overall rejuvenation and physical strength.
- Scientific name: Putranjiva roxburghii
- Family: Putranjivaceae
- 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 organized under the order Malpighiales and the family Putranjivaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Putranjiva.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Putranjivaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Putranjiva | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Putranjiva roxburgii, is known by various regional names depending on the language and location. In Gujarati, it is referred to as પુત્રંજીવા, while in Malayalam, it is commonly called പൊങ്ങല്ല്യം. In Chinese, the species is identified as 假黄杨, and in Vietnamese, it is known as sang trắng Roxburgh.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| gu | પુત્રંજીવા | Wikidata |
| ml | പൊങ്ങല്ല്യം | Wikidata |
| zh | 假黄杨 | Wikidata |
| vi | sang trắng Roxburgh | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India, Bangladesh, and the state of Assam. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the East Himalaya region of the subcontinent. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends into the southeastern parts of China. These diverse locations highlight the plant's broad ecological presence across South and East Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | 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 |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Putranjiva roxburgii, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. The bark is frequently employed in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, while the leaf and the broader collection of leaves are often studied for their bioactive compounds. Additionally, the seed holds significant nutritional and medicinal value, often being processed to harness its specific benefits. Researchers frequently utilize an ethanolic extract derived from these different parts to isolate and analyze the potent phytochemicals responsible for the plant's healing potential.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanolic extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Putranjiva roxburghii has 27 reported phytochemicals identified across 28 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, 8-hydroxyluteolin 4'-methyl ether 8-glucuronide, Putraflavone, Quebrachitol, amentoflavone.
- Total chemicals
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 28
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 8-hydroxyluteolin 4'-methyl ether 8-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Putraflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quebrachitol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amentoflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthroquinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigetrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| azulene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| desulphosinigrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Putranjiva roxburghii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Putranjiva roxburghii has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania infection, embryogenesis, inflammation, malaria, musculoskeletal pain.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| embryogenesis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| musculoskeletal pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |