Roylea cinerea
Roylea cinerea, commonly known as the Blue Roylea, is a distinctive medicinal shrub native to the Himalayan regions. Renowned for its vibrant blue flowers, this botanical species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant therapeutic potential through its unique phytochemical properties and healing capabilities.
- Scientific name: Roylea cinerea
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, the species is categorized under the genus Roylea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Roylea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Roylea cinerea, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the Blue Roylea, a name that highlights its distinct floral characteristics. Within local contexts in India, it is known by its Hindi name, Neela Roylea, while in Bengali, it is called Neela Roylea as well. These regional names reflect the plant's botanical identity and its presence across various South Asian landscapes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. It is widely distributed across various regions of India, where it thrives in specific ecological niches. Additionally, its presence is well-documented throughout the mountainous terrains of Nepal. The species also has a significant presence in the West Himalaya, occupying its unique high-altitude habitats. Together, these locations define the core geographical range of Roylea cinerea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Roylea cinerea has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include atrazine, flavonoids, glycosides, phenols, precalyone.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atrazine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| precalyone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Roylea cinerea has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Roylea cinerea has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, antidiabetic, antimalarial, antioxidant, contusions.
- Total uses
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contusions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| jaundice | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |