Spigelia marilandica
Spigelia marilandica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (41 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Spigelia marilandica, is a striking perennial wildflower native to North America. Often called Indian Captureweed, this medicinal plant features tubular red flowers. Historically utilized in traditional herbalism, it contains bioactive alkaloids, though its potency requires careful handling and expert knowledge for safe, therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Spigelia marilandicaDistribution
This plant is distributed across several specific regions within the United States. In the North-Central portion of the country, it can be found growing in Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Its range also extends into the Northeastern United States, specifically within the state of Indiana. Additionally, the species is present in the South-Central region, where it inhabits Texas. Together, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Spigelia marilandica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Arkansas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Kentucky | WCVP |
Chemicals
Spigelia marilandica has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include LIGNIN, Tannin, myricin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| LIGNIN | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Spigelia marilandica has 38 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticariogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticariogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticoronary | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiarrheic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidysenteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |