Trichosanthes pilosa var. pilosa
Trichosanthes pilosa var. pilosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Trichosanthes pilosa var. pilosa, is a versatile medicinal herb widely utilized in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating inflammation, fever, and respiratory ailments, making it a vital resource in natural healing practices worldwide.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Trichosanthes pilosa var. pilosaSynonyms
- Trichosanthes cucumeroides var. formosana
- Trichosanthes ovigera subsp. cucumeroides
- Trichosanthes cucumeroides var. hainanensis
- Trichosanthes cucumeroides var. cavaleriei
- Trichosanthes cucumeroides var. dicoelosperma
- Trichosanthes cucumeroides
- Trichosanthes dicoelosperma
- Trichosanthes hearnii
- Trichosanthes ovigera var. boninensis
- Anguina dicoelosperma
- Anguina hearnii
- Anguina cucumeroides
- Trichosanthes cucumeroides var. globosa
- Trichosanthes cucumeroides var. stenocarpa
- Trichosanthes vanoverberghii var. breviloculata
- Bryonia cucumeroides
- Trichosanthes trichocarpa
- Trichosanthes vanoverberghii
- Trichosanthes matsudae
- Trichosanthes mafuluensis
- Trichosanthes pierrei
- Trichosanthes rostrata
- Trichosanthes okamotoi
- Trichosanthes holtzei
- Trichosanthes baviensis
- Trichosanthes ascendens
- Trichosanthes boninensis
- Trichosanthes cavaleriei
- Trichosanthes chinensis
- Trichosanthes chingiana
- Trichosanthes formosana
- Trichosanthes hainanensis
- Platygonia kaempferi
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Cucurbitales and the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Trichosanthes, specifically identified as the variety pilosa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Trichosanthes |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast coastal areas. Its presence extends further south to the tropical island of Hainan and reaches into the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Beyond the mainland, the species is also naturally distributed within the country of Japan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Kazan-retto |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Ogasawara-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Trichosanthes pilosa var. pilosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- International journal of peptide and protein research
Activities
Trichosanthes pilosa var. pilosa has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Antitumor.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Abortifacient
- International journal of peptide and protein research
- General pharmacology
Antitumor
- General pharmacology
Preparations
Trichosanthes pilosa var. pilosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include tubers.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tubers | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tubers
- General pharmacology