Wissadula periplocifolia
Wissadula periplocifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wissadula periplocefolia, scientifically known as Wissadula periplocefolia, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat diverse ailments, ranging from skin conditions to internal inflammations, offering a natural approach to holistic wellness and therapeutic recovery.
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Abutilon Hastatum · Wissadula Periplocifolia Var. Fadyenii · 11 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wissadula periplocifoliaSynonyms
- Abutilon hastatum
- Wissadula periplocifolia var. fadyenii
- Sida periplocifolia var. peruviana
- Wissadula periplocifolia var. antillarum
- Sida periplocifolia var. zeylanica
- Wissadula periplocifolia var. gracillima
- Abutilon periplocifolium var. peruvianum
- Abutilon periplocifolium
- Wissadula periplocifolia var. heterosperma
- Wissadula zeylanica var. truncata
- Wissadula rostrata var. zeylanica
- Abutilon periplocifolium var. zeylanicum
- Sida periplocifolia
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 80% ethanol extract | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| crude ethanolic extract (CEE) | ACS omega (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |