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 sarcorrhizaSynonyms
- Championella sarcorrhiza
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 part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rhizome | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
- Scientific reports
- Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis
Leaf
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Rhizome
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Stem
- 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.
| 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
- Scientific reports
Phlorizin
- Scientific reports
Tangeritin
- Scientific reports
Terpenoids
- Biomedical chromatography : BMC
Vindoline
- Scientific reports
Vitexin
- Scientific reports
apigenin
- Scientific reports
daidzein
- Scientific reports
dopamine
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |