Stachytarpheta indica
Stachytarpheta indica, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional systems, holds immense botanical interest. Found primarily in tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Research explores its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential role in treating various ailments and advancing modern ethnopharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Stachytarpheta indica
- Family: Verbenaceae
- 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 Lamiales, it is classified under the family Verbenaecae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Stachytarpheta, and species name, indica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stachytarpheta | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stachytarpheta indica, is referred to by several common names in Malay. Depending on the region or local dialect, it is known as selasih dandi hutan, selasih dandi, or selasih hutan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | selasih dandi hutan | Wikidata |
| ms | selasih dandi | Wikidata |
| ms | selasih hutan | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within the specific ecological zones of West Tropical Africa. Its geographical range includes the nation of Burkina. Furthermore, it can be located throughout the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. The species also inhabits the landscapes of Guinea. Finally, its distribution extends into the country of Liberia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
Activities
Stachytarpheta indica has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stachytarpheta indica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |