Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii
Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii, commonly known as the Indian Oleander, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in Ayurvedic practices to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and various infections, serving as a vital resource in ethnobotanical healing.
- Scientific name: Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, this medicinal subspecies is identified by the genus Wrightia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wrightia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the vast landscape of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this specific region, its presence is most notably recorded throughout the country of India. The species thrives in the various ecological niches found across the Indian terrain. Because of this localized range, it remains a significant part of the regional flora. Consequently, its geographical footprint is closely tied to the environmental conditions of the Indian subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Activities
Wrightia tinctoria subsp. rothii has 16 reported activities identified across 17 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 16
- Scientific sources
- 17
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihemorrhagic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |