Trachyspermum khasianum
Trachyspermum khasianum, commonly known as a member of the Apiaceae family, is a significant medicinal plant native to the Khasi Hills of India. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this herb is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, offering valuable phytochemical potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Trachyspermum khasianum
- Family: Apiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Apiales and the family Apiaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is found within the genus Trachyspemum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Apiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Trachyspermum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Trachyspermum khasianum, is known by various local names depending on the linguistic and regional context of its habitat. In English, it is commonly referred to as Khasia Ajwain, while in Hindi, it is known as Khasia Ajwain. In the Khasi language, it is called Khasia Ajwain, and in the Bengali language, it is referred to as Khasia Ajwain.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning across several regions of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in the state of Assam. It is also found naturally occurring in the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Furthermore, its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. These locations highlight the localized habitat requirements of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Activities
Trachyspermum khasianum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Trachyspermum khasianum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include toothache.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| toothache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |