Turnera subulata
Turnera subulata, commonly known as White Alder or White Turner, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic healing and wellness.
- Scientific name: Turnera subulata
- Family: Passifloraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malpighiales and the family Passifloraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Turnera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Passifloraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Turnera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Turnera subulata, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Thailand, it is affectionately called บานเช้า, while in Russia, it is referred to as Тёрнера шиловидная. The Esperanto-speaking community identifies it as Turnero, and in Arabic, it is known as زداع فرعي. Additionally, in China, it is commonly called 白时钟花.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| th | บานเช้า | Wikidata |
| ru | Тёрнера шиловидная | Wikidata |
| eo | Turnero | Wikidata |
| ar | زداع فرعي | Wikidata |
| zh | 白时钟花 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白时钟花 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白時锺花 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Additionally, its presence extends into the Indo-China region, specifically encompassing the Andaman Islands. The species is also documented to thrive within the tropical landscapes of Thailand. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to inhabit diverse environments across South and Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Maldives | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Netherlands Antilles | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Turnera subulata, possesses various components that contribute to its traditional medicinal uses. The small, lanceolate leaves are the most prominent feature of the species, often utilized in different preparations to harness their bioactive properties. When researchers or herbalists prepare a leaf extract, they are typically isolating the specific phytochemicals responsible for the plant's therapeutic effects. Ultimately, it is the chemical composition found within the leaf itself that makes this species a subject of interest in ethnobotanical studies.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Turnera subulata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include carboxylic acids, fatty acids, flavonoids, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| carboxylic acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Turnera subulata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Turnera subulata has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, chronic pain.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida tropicalis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| invasive candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |