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Turnera ulmifolia

Yellow alder

Turnera ulmifolia, commonly known as Elm-leaf Turnerous, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.

  • Scientific name: Turnera ulmifolia
  • Family: Passifloraceae
  • Native range: Africa

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, falling under the family Passifloraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Turnera, specifically as the species Turnera ulmiifolia.

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 ulmifolia, is recognized by various local names across different cultures and languages. In Japanese, it is referred to as ターネラ・ウルミフォリア, while in Vietnamese, it is called Đông hầu vàng. In Indonesia, it is commonly known as Bunga pukul delaapan, and in Bengali, it is identified as বাসন্তী. Additionally, in Persian, the plant is known as توسکای زرด.
Language Common Name Source
ja ターネラ・ウルミフォリア Wikidata
vi Đông hầu vàng Wikidata
id Bunga pukul delapan Wikidata
bn বাসন্তী Wikidata
fa توسکای زرد Wikidata
zh 黃時鐘花 Wikidata
ml ചെരവത്താലി Wikidata
ms Lidah kucing Wikidata
zh-cn 黄时钟花 Wikidata
zh-tw 黃時鐘花 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct oceanic regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found specifically on the Canary Islands. Its presence extends significantly into the Western Indian Ocean, where it inhabits the Aldabra atoll. Furthermore, the species is documented in the Chagos Archipelago and the Comoros. Finally, its geographical range includes the island of Mauritius, marking its presence in the Western Indian Ocean.

Region Area Source
Macaronesia Canary Is. WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Aldabra WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Chagos Archipelago WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Comoros WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Mauritius WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Réunion WCVP
Western Indian Ocean Seychelles WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Turnera ulmifolia, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the use of its aerial parts. These above-ground components, which encompass the leaves, stems, and flowers, contain the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can prepare various decoctions or infusions used to address specific health concerns, making the entire upper structure of the plant essential to its medicinal application.
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Chemicals

Turnera ulmifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.

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Most Reported Compounds

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Medicinal Uses

Turnera ulmifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candidiasis, edema.

Total uses
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Most Reported Uses

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