Latok
Telosma procumbens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Latok, scientifically known as Telosma procumbens, is a versatile medicinal plant widely utilized in traditional Southeast Asian healing practices. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is frequently employed to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a natural remedy rooted in centuries of indigenous botanical knowledge.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Latok
- Scientific synonyms
- Telosma Filipes · Pergularia Glandulosa · 3 more
Names
Common Names
- Latok
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Telosma procumbensSynonyms
- Telosma filipes
- Pergularia glandulosa
- Pergularia filipes
- Pergularia procumbens
- Telosma cathayensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling within the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it is widely documented in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species can be found throughout the Indo-China region, including Vietnam. These various locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in different subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Chemicals
Telosma procumbens has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Telosmoside A15.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Telosmoside A15 | Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |