Thottea siliquosa
Thottea siliquosa, commonly known as the Thottea plant, is a remarkable medicinal herb native to the tropical forests of South India. Renowned for its unique therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healthcare solutions.
- Scientific name: Thottea siliquosa
- Family: Aristolochiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Piperales, it is classified under the family Aristolochiaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Thottea, specifically identified as Thottea siliquosa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Piperales | WCVP |
| Family | Aristolochiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Thottea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Thottea siliquosa, is recognized by its local common name in Malayalam as അൽപ്പം (Alpam).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ml | അൽപ്പം | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the diverse landscapes of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural range encompasses large portions of India, where it thrives in various local habitats. Additionally, the species is distributed across the island nation of Sri Lanka. These two regions represent the core geographical extent for its occurrence in the wild. Consequently, its presence is closely tied to the specific climatic conditions found within these South Asian territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Thottea siliquosa, possesses medicinal properties that are often associated with its various anatomical structures, most notably its root. The root serves as a vital component of the plant's biology, acting as the primary organ for nutrient absorption and structural anchorage within the soil. In traditional medicinal practices, different parts of such plants are often evaluated for their bioactive compounds, and the root of Thottea siliquosa is a key area of interest for those studying its potential therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Thottea siliquosa has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-palmitoylglycerol, Isocorydine, Squalene, Thunbergol.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-palmitoylglycerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isocorydine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thunbergol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |