Strobilanthes affinis
Strobilanthes affinis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Strobilanthes affinis, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Primarily found in tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, offering natural remedies that support holistic wellness and community healthcare systems.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Tarphochlamys Darrisii · Tarphochlamys Affinis · 3 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Strobilanthes affinisSynonyms
- Tarphochlamys darrisii
- Tarphochlamys affinis
- Adenosma affinis
- Strobilanthes thirionii
- Strobilanthes darrisii
Sources: Wikidata
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 Acanthaceae and is identified by the genus Strobilanthes. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Strobilanthes affinis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Acanthaceae |
| Genus | Strobilanthes |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast territories. Its presence also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow in the country of Bangladesh. Finally, its natural range reaches into the mountainous terrain of Nepal.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | China Southeast |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal |
| Indo-China | Myanmar |
| Indo-China | Vietnam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Strobilanthes affinis has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Archives of pharmacal research
Stem
- Archives of pharmacal research
Activities
Strobilanthes affinis has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Archives of pharmacal research