Stereospermum fimbriatum
Stereosperma fimbriatum, commonly known as the "Indian climbing plant," is a versatile medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. Various parts of this plant are utilized to treat skin ailments, fever, and digestive issues through holistic applications.
- Scientific name: Stereospermum fimbriatum
- Family: Bignoniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized into the family Bignoniaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 fimbriatum, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Malaysia, it is commonly known by the names Cicar and Cicah, while in China, it is identified as 流苏羽叶楸.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ms | Cicar | Wikidata |
| zh | 流苏羽叶楸 | Wikidata |
| ms | Cicah | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China territory, it can be found growing in the countries of Laos and Myanmar. It also inhabits various parts of Thailand, further extending its presence across the Indo-Chinese peninsula. Moving toward the Malesia region, the species is documented in Malayا. Consequently, its range spans a diverse ecological landscape from mainland Southeast Asia to the Malay Peninsula.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Stereospermum fimbriatum, possesses therapeutic properties that are distributed throughout its entire structure, meaning that every part of the plant can be utilized for medicinal purposes. From the thick, woody bark and the sturdy trunk to the spreading branches and the lush green leaves, each component contributes to its traditional healing applications. Furthermore, the delicate flowers and the developing seed pods also hold value, ensuring that no element of the organism is wasted when harvesting for its various phytochemical benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| every part of the plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stereospermum fimbriatum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Stereospermum fimbriatum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include earache.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| earache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |