Rostellularia prostrata
Rostellularia prostrata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Rostellularia prostrata, is a creeping perennial herb native to various tropical regions. Often valued for its ability to spread across soil, this plant holds significant interest in traditional medicine. Its unique phytochemical properties offer potential therapeutic benefits, making it a subject of growing ethnobotanical study.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Justicia Prostrata · Rostellularia Diffusa Var. Prostrata · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Rostellularia prostrataSynonyms
- Justicia prostrata
- Rostellularia diffusa var. prostrata
- Justicia diffusa var. prostrata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Rostellularia prostata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Rostellularia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Rostellularia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat includes several diverse areas across India. Additionally, the species extends its range into the island nation of Sri Lanka. These two locations represent the primary geographical distribution for the species. Consequently, its presence is concentrated within these particular South Asian territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Rostellularia prostrata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Helioxanthin, JUSTICIDIN E, Justicidin A, Lariciresinol, MEDIORESINOL.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Helioxanthin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| JUSTICIDIN E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Justicidin A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lariciresinol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MEDIORESINOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Medioresinol dimethyl ether | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Helioxanthin
- Journal of Asian natural products research
JUSTICIDIN E
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Justicidin A
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Lariciresinol
- Journal of Asian natural products research
MEDIORESINOL
- Journal of Asian natural products research
Medioresinol dimethyl ether
- Journal of Asian natural products research