Synedrella nodiflora
Synedrella nodiflora, commonly known as Nodding Synedrella, is a versatile herbaceous plant found in tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties. This resilient species is frequently utilized to treat skin infections, gastrointestinal issues, and various inflammatory conditions in diverse herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Synedrella nodiflora
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is placed under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Synedrella, specifically as the species Synedrella nodiflora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Synedrella | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Synedrella nodiflora, is referred to by various common names across different regions and languages. In Chinese, it is called 金腰箭 (zh) or 金腰箭 (zh-tw), while in Indonesian, it is known as Jotang kuda (id). Furthermore, it is identified as Pakaka (to) and referred to as Jukut gendreng (su) in Sundanese.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 金腰箭 | Wikidata |
| to | Pakaka | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 金腰箭 | Wikidata |
| id | Jotang kuda | Wikidata |
| su | Jukut gendreng | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 金腰箭 | Wikidata |
| id | Babadotan lalaki | Wikidata |
| zh | 方茎马钱 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range spanning several regions across the Atlantic and African continents. Within the Macaronesia region, its presence is noted in Cape Verde. Moving toward the mainland, it is widely distributed throughout West Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found in the countries of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the coastal West Tropical African nations of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Synedrella nodiflora, possesses medicinal properties that can be derived from various components of its structure. The whole plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine, where the entire organism is often processed to create decoctions or poultices for treating various ailments. Specifically, the leaves are highly valued for their therapeutic potential and are commonly employed in topical applications or infusions to address inflammatory conditions and skin issues.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| whole plant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Synedrella nodiflora has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include estradiol, oxyphyllacinol, sugiol, valine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| estradiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxyphyllacinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sugiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| valine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Synedrella nodiflora has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiaging, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Synedrella nodiflora has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include contraceptive, oxidative stress, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| contraceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |