Strobilanthes schomburgkii
Strobilanthes schomburgkii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Strobilanthes schomburgkii, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical composition offers significant potential for pharmacological research and developing new natural treatments.
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Sericocalyx Schomburgkii · Hemigraphis Schomburgkii
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Strobilanthes schomburgkiiSynonyms
- Sericocalyx schomburgkii
- Hemigraphis schomburgkii
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and falls into the family Acanthaceae. It is specifically identified by 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 exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans multiple distinct regions across the globe. Within the Indo-China region, it can be found growing in both Cambodia and Thailand. Its presence extends further into the Malesia zone, specifically occurring on the island of Borneo. Remarkably, the species also reaches the Caribbean, where it is located in Trinidad and Tobago. This wide-ranging occurrence highlights the plant's ability to inhabit varied tropical environments.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Malesia | Borneo |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Strobilanthes schomburgkii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include SSW.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| SSW | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
SSW
- Natural product research
Conditions
Strobilanthes schomburgkii has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, hemostasis, inflammation, wound healing.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hemostasis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wound healing | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cancer
- Natural product research
Hemostasis
- Natural product research
Inflammation
- Natural product research
Wound healing
- Natural product research