Typhonium trilobatum
Typhonium trilobatum, commonly known as the three-lobed typhonium, is a versatile medicinal herb native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammatory conditions. This plant offers significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Typhonium trilobatum
- Family: Araceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Alismatalees, it is further organized into the family Araceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Typhonium as the species Typhonium trilobatum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Araceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Typhonium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the Ivory Coast. Its presence in Asia is notable, particularly across various parts of China including the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan regions. Additionally, the species extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it is located in Assam. Together, these locations highlight the widespread nature of its natural habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Typhonium trilobatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Linoleic acid, Palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Typhonium trilobatum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Brugia malayi, Wuchereria bancrofti, lymphatic filariasis, parasitic infections.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Brugia malayi | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Wuchereria bancrofti | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lymphatic filariasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| parasitic infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |