Scleromitrion diffusum
Scleromitrion diffusum, commonly known as a vital medicinal shrub, holds significant importance in traditional ethnobotanical practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its contributions to modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Scleromitrion diffusum
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Scleromitrion and the specific species name Scleromitrion diffusum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Scleromitrion | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Scleromitrion diffusum, is recognized by various common names across different linguistic and regional contexts. In Chinese, it is referred to as 白花蛇舌草 (bái huā shé shé cǎo), while in Swedish, it is called Oldenlandia diffusa. Its regional names include പർപ്പടകപ്പുല്ല് (parppadakappullu) in Malayalam, هيديوتيس منتشر (heydyutis muntashir) in Arabic, and সৰ্পজিভা (sorpojiva) in Assamese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白花蛇舌草 | Wikidata |
| sv | Oldenlandia diffusa | Wikidata |
| ml | പർപ്പടകപ്പുല്ല് | Wikidata |
| arz | هيديوتيس منتشر | Wikidata |
| as | সৰ্পজিভা | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 白花蛇舌草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白花蛇舌草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 定经草 | Wikidata |
| as | লিহিৰি পতীয়া | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions within East Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends beyond mainland China to include the islands of Japan. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the Korean peninsula. Consequently, its geographical range spans a significant portion of the Eastern Asian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Scleroitrition diffusum, is a highly valued medicinal plant used in traditional healing practices. For many therapeutic applications, practitioners utilize the whole Scleroitrition diffusum plants to ensure a full spectrum of active compounds. Specifically, the various components of the plant, including the stems, roots, and leaves, each contribute unique chemical properties that are essential to its efficacy. By harvesting these distinct parts, healers can target specific ailments, making every element of this botanical species vital to its role as a potent medicinal plant.- Total parts
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole Hedyotis diffusa plants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| medicinal plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Scleromitrion diffusum 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Scleromitrion diffusum has 9 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Scleromitrion diffusum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, ovarian cancer.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ovarian cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |