Telosma pallida
Telosma pallida, commonly known as a significant medicinal herb in traditional practices, offers remarkable therapeutic potential. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, this plant is frequently studied for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Understanding its phytochemical profile is essential for exploring new pharmacological applications in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Telosma pallida
- Family: Apocynaceae
- 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. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic identification is placed within the genus Telosma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Telosma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Telosma pallida, is known by various names across different languages and regions. In Malayalam, it is referred to as പാൽക്കുരുമ്പ, while in Chinese, it is commonly known as 台湾夜来香 (zh), 夜香花 (zh-tw), 台湾夜来香 (zh-hans), and 台湾夜来香 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | പാൽക്കുരുമ്പ | Wikidata |
| zh | 台湾夜来香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 夜香花 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 台湾夜来香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 台湾夜来香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range across parts of East and South Asia. In Eastern Asia, its presence is documented within the territory of Taiwan. Moving to the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found spanning across India and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout the East Himalaya region. Finally, its habitat extends into the specific area of Assam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Activities
Telosma pallida has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |