Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza

Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza, scientifically known as Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and inflammatory conditions, offering a natural resource for pharmacological exploration and wellness.

Family
Acanthaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Championella Sarcorrhiza

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Lamiales and the family Acanthaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Strobilanthes.

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 is native to a specific region within East Asia. Its documented geographical distribution is concentrated in the southeastern part of China. Within this area, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions provided by the local climate. Researchers primarily locate this species throughout the southeastern provinces of the country. Consequently, its natural habitat remains limited to this particular part of China.

Region Area
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza has 4 reported plant parts identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, rhizome, stem.

Plant parts reported in Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC
  2. Scientific reports
  3. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis

Leaf

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Rhizome

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Stem

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Chemicals

Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Isosakuranetin, Phlorizin, Tangeritin, Terpenoids, Vindoline.

Chemicals reported in Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Isosakuranetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phlorizin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tangeritin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vindoline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vitexin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
apigenin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
daidzein 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
dopamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Isosakuranetin

  1. Scientific reports

Phlorizin

  1. Scientific reports

Tangeritin

  1. Scientific reports

Terpenoids

  1. Biomedical chromatography : BMC

Vindoline

  1. Scientific reports

Vitexin

  1. Scientific reports

apigenin

  1. Scientific reports

daidzein

  1. Scientific reports

dopamine

  1. Scientific reports

Medicinal Uses

Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic nephropathy, lumbago, nephritis.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
diabetic nephropathy Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
lumbago Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
nephritis Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
fleshy roots Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆