Stemodia foliosa
Stemodia foliosa, commonly known as the leafy stemodia, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat respiratory ailments, digestive issues, and skin inflammations. This plant holds significant potential for further pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Stemodia foliosa
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Stemodia foliosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Lamiales and the family Plantaginaceae. Its taxonomic classification concludes with its placement in the genus Stemodia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stemodia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stemodia foliosa, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently called leaf stemodia, while in Spanish, it is known as stemodia foliosa. In Portuguese, the plant is referred to as stemodia foliosa, and in French, it is called stemodia foliacée.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, Stemodia folioosa, exhibits a specific distribution across the tropical regions of the continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Moving into Brazil, the species can be found spanning across the Northeast region. Additionally, the plant extends its reach into the Southeast part of Brazil. Together, these areas define the primary geographical range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Stemodia folioosa, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the stems and the leaves, which contain the concentrated bioactive compounds required for therapeutic purposes. Because the medicinal properties are concentrated in these visible upper portions, the aerial parts are typically harvested, dried, and prepared for various medicinal applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Stemodia foliosa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6alpha-malonyloxymanoyl oxide, betulinic acid, lupeol, sitosterol, stigmasterol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6alpha-malonyloxymanoyl oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stigmasterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |