Stereospermum chelonoides
Stereosperma chelonoides, commonly known as the "Chelona plant," is a significant medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering valuable phytochemical insights for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Stereospermum chelonoides
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Lamiales, and the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Stereospermum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Bignoniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Stereospermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Stereospermum chelonoides, is recognized by various regional common names across different languages. In Bengali, it is referred to as পারুল (parul), while in Tamil, it is called பாதிரி (pāthiri). In Odia, the name used is ପାଟଳୀ (pāṭalī), and in Malayalam, it is transliterated as സ്റ്റീരിയോസ്പേർമം ചേലോനോയ്ഡ്സ്. Additionally, in Traditional Chinese, it is known as 波吒釐樹.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| bn | পারুল | Wikidata |
| ta | பாதிரி | Wikidata |
| or | ପାଟଳୀ | Wikidata |
| ml | സ്റ്റീരിയോസ്പേർമം ചേലോനോയ്ഡ്സ് | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 波吒釐樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 波吒釐树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 波吒釐树 | Wikidata |
| kn | ಪುಡಿಕೆ | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 类龟羽叶楸 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 類龜羽葉楸 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat spans across several key regions, including the state of Assam and various parts of India. It can also be located throughout the nation of Bangladesh, showcasing a broad regional presence. Furthermore, its distribution extends into the rugged terrains of the East Himalaya and the mountainous country of Nepal. Together, these areas define the specific geographical range where the species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Stereospermum chelonoides has 5 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antidyspeptic, Astringent, Antihyperglycemic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidyspeptic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Astringent | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |