Spirospermum penduliflorum
Spirospermum penduliflorum, commonly known as the hanging spirospermum, is a significant medicinal shrub prized in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its unique pendulous flowers, this plant offers diverse therapeutic properties, frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various systemic conditions through its potent bioactive botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Spirospermum penduliflorum
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Ranunculales, it is classified under the family Menispermaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Spirospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Spirospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Spirospermum penduliflorum, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly called the Pendulous Spirospermum, while in Hindi, it is known as Jatamansi. In Sanskrit, the plant is identified as Kalatungni, and in Bengali, it is referred to as Kalatungini.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical range. Its natural distribution is confined primarily to the Western Indian Ocean region. Within this oceanic area, the species is found specifically on the island of Madagascar. Because of this limited presence, it is considered an endemic element of the Malagasy flora. Understanding this unique location is essential for studying its ecological role and conservation needs.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Spirospermum penduliflorum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include limacine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| limacine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Spirospermum penduliflorum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |