Wissadula periplocifolia
Wissadula periplocifolia, commonly known as the Wissadula plant, is a significant medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues. This resilient species offers valuable phytochemical insights for modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Wissadula periplocifolia
- Family: Malvaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malvales. Finally, it is a member of the family Malvaceae and falls under the genus Wissadula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Malvaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wissadula | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is specifically noted in the tropical province of Hainan. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found spanning across the states of India and Assam. Its range further extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Finally, the species is also documented to grow within the island nation of Sri Lanka.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Activities
Wissadula periplocifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |