Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza
Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub, is highly valued in traditional herbal medicine. Native to tropical regions, this plant is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties, particularly in treating various ailments. Its unique phytochemical composition offers promising potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing applications.
- Scientific name: Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 | 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 sarcorrhiza, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 菜头肾 (zh), 菜头肾 (zh-hans), and 菜头肾 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 菜头肾 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 菜头肾 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 菜头肾 | Wikidata |
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza, possesses a complex underground structure that facilitates its growth and survival. Its vegetative body is characterized by woody stems that support the foliage, while the underground portion features a specialized system consisting of root tubers and rhizomes that serve as storage organs. Additionally, the plant utilizes a standard root system to anchor itself and absorb nutrients, all of which support the development of its green leaves, which are essential for photosynthesis.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root tubers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fleshy roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apigenin, Daidzein, Dopamine, Isosakuranetin, Phlorizin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Daidzein | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dopamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isosakuranetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phlorizin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tangeritin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vindoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vitexin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Strobilanthes sarcorrhiza has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetic nephropathy, lumbago, nephritis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| diabetic nephropathy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lumbago | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nephritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |