Woodfordia fruticosa
Woodfordia fruticosa, commonly known as Shirish or Fire-flame Bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South Asia. Renowned for its astringent properties, it is widely used in traditional Ayurveda to treat wounds, digestive issues, and skin ailments. Its vibrant red flowers also hold significant cultural and ecological importance.
- Scientific name: Woodfordia fruticosa
- Family: Lythraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Woodfordia fruticosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Myrruleales and the family Lythraceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Woodfordia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Lythraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Woodfordia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Tanzania. Its presence extends into the Western Indian Ocean, specifically within the Comoros and Madagascar. The species is also located within the Arabian Peninsula, notably in Saudi Arabia. Finally, its range reaches East Asia, specifically in South-Central China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Arabian Peninsula | Saudi Arabia | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Woodfordia fruticosa has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 30 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonoids, oenothein B, tannins, BAP.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 30
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oenothein B | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BAP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heterophylliin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IAA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IBA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Woodfordia fruticosa has 15 reported activities identified across 22 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Analgesic, Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 22
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antithrombotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Woodfordia fruticosa has 31 reported medicinal uses identified across 32 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, Alzheimer's disease, Candida albicans, HEP-G2 cells, Hyperglycemia.
- Total uses
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 32
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HEP-G2 cells | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperglycemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Salmonella typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiarrheal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |