Sisyrinchium palmifolium
Sisyrinchium palmifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Sisyrinchium palmifoliuum, is a versatile perennial herb cherished in traditional medicine. Often recognized by its striking foliage, this plant offers significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its various bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to address diverse ailments, showcasing the profound healing power of botanical biodiversity.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Sisyrinchium palmifoliumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions. In the Malesia zone, it can be found throughout the Lesser Sunda Islands. Its presence extends significantly into Western South America, specifically within Peru, Bolivia, and the Galápagos. Additionally, the species is documented in the southern reaches of Brazil. These diverse locations highlight the wide ecological range inhabited by Sisyrinchium palmifolium.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. |
| Western South America | Bolivia |
| Western South America | Galápagos |
| Western South America | Peru |
| Brazil | Brazil South |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest |
| Southern South America | Paraguay |
| Southern South America | Uruguay |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Sisyrinchium palmifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Naphthoquinones.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Naphthoquinones | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- TheScientificWorldJournal
Naphthoquinones
- TheScientificWorldJournal
Activities
Sisyrinchium palmifolium has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- TheScientificWorldJournal
Antioxidant
- TheScientificWorldJournal
Preparations
Sisyrinchium palmifolium has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Methanol extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Methanol extracts
- Journal of natural medicines