Strobilanthes bantonensis
Strobilanthes bantonensis, commonly known as a vital component of traditional herbal medicine, is a significant plant species found in tropical regions. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it is frequently utilized by local communities to treat various ailments, offering a rich subject for pharmacological research and ethnobotanical study.
- Scientific name: Strobilanthes bantonensis
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Strobilanthes as Strobilanthes bantonenensis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Strobilanthes | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Strobilanthes bantonenensis, is referred to by several common names depending on the language and regional context. In Chinese, it is identified as 桂越马蓝, a name that is consistently used across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 桂越马蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 桂越马蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 桂越马蓝 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within specific regions of Southeast Asia and East Asia. Its documented distribution includes the southeastern parts of China. Additionally, the species can be located within the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it has been identified as growing in Vietnam. These locations represent the known geographical range for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Strobilanthes bantonenensis, is a medicinal species where specific anatomical components are utilized for their therapeutic properties, particularly the root. The root system serves as a vital part of the plant's structure, often containing concentrated bioactive compounds that are harvested for traditional medicinal preparations. In various ethnobotanical applications, the root is processed to extract its healing potential, making it a crucial element in the plant's pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Strobilanthes bantonensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |