Rotheca serrata
Rotheca serrata, commonly known as the serrated leaf plant, is a versatile medicinal herb prized in traditional healing. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This resilient botanical serves as a vital resource in natural pharmacology and holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Rotheca serrata
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, falling within the family Lamiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its genus, Rotheca, as part of the species Rotheca serrata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Rotheca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Rotheca serrata, is recognized by various local names across different regions and languages. In Malayalam, it is commonly referred to as ചെറുതേക്ക് (cheruthekk), while in Indonesia, both the Indonesian (id) and Javanese (jv) languages use the name Senggugu. In Chinese, the plant is known as 三对节 (sānduìjié), and in Burmese, it is called ရင်းပြားနီပင် (riñpyā-nī-pin).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | ചെറുതേക്ക് | Wikidata |
| id | Senggugu | Wikidata |
| zh | 三对节 | Wikidata |
| jv | Senggugu | Wikidata |
| my | ရင်းပြားနီပင် | Wikidata |
| mad | Kertasè | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 三对节 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 三對節 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in the Seychelles. Its presence in China is widespread, covering the South-Central, Southeast, and even the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Additionally, the species is distributed across the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Assam. Together, these locations highlight the broad environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | 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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, Rothetica serrata, utilizes various components for its medicinal purposes, most notably its foliage. The leaf structure is a key identifier of the species, and practitioners often utilize the fresh leaves directly in traditional preparations to harness their active compounds. Furthermore, the leaves extract is frequently prepared to create concentrated solutions for topical or internal applications. While much of the medicinal focus remains on the greenery, the root also serves as a significant part of the plant's biological makeup and potential therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Rotheca serrata has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 9,12,15-octadecatrien-1-ol, flavonoid, oleamide, phenols, phytol.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 9,12,15-octadecatrien-1-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Rotheca serrata has 6 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Antimalarial, Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitussive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Rotheca serrata has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, fever, hemorrhoids, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hemorrhoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |