Strobilanthes dimorphotricha subsp. dimorphotricha
Strobilanthes dimorphotricha subsp. dimorphotricha, commonly known as a medicinal shrub, is a significant botanical species valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its unique floral structures, this subspecies holds immense pharmacological potential. Research suggests its bioactive compounds may offer therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating various ailments within indigenous medicine.
- Scientific name: Strobilanthes dimorphotricha subsp. dimorphotricha
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 organized into the family Acanthaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Strobilanthes as the subspecies dimorphotricha.
| 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, Strobilanthes dimorphotricha subsp. dimorphotricha, is known by several different common names depending on the linguistic or regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by various names including 腺萼马蓝, 土大黄, 圆苞金足草, 细穗金足草, and 六月青.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 腺萼马蓝 | Wikidata |
| zh | 土大黄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 圆苞金足草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 细穗金足草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 六月青 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends to Eastern Asia, specifically documented in Taiwan. Additionally, the species is located within the Indian Subcontinent, particularly in the state of Assam. Together, these locations highlight its widespread habitat across various subtropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Activities
Strobilanthes dimorphotricha subsp. dimorphotricha has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimitotic, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimitotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |