Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Stachytarpheta species are pubescent, glabrous shrubs, undershrubs and herbs. The genus stachytarpheta has undergone a series of taxonomic revisions that are further complicated by putative hybrids wilson et al. Four very similar stachytarpheta species are found here in hawaii, and they can be difficult to identify, especially since they hybridize with each other. These hybrids exhibit characters that are intermediate between the two species involved. Branched porterweed stachytarpheta australis has pale blue or white flowers and hairy flower stalks and lower leaf. Formulation and evaluation of cream of azadirachta indica. Stachytarpheta is a plant genus in the verbena family verbenaceae.
The verbenaceae family is known to have important bioactivity. To validate this claim, the analgesic, antiinflammatory and antipyretic effects of the stem bark extract were examined in mice and rats by using. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of flavonoids, terpenoides, tannins and reducing sugars. Immunomodulatory effects of stachytarpheta cayennensis leaf extract and its synergistic effect with artesunate. An erect annual tall herb, simple or dichotomously branched with stems and branches darkgreen, glabrous or sparsely. Abakedi ou et al the pharmaceutical and chemical journal, 2016, 31. Stachytarpheta is a genus of about 3 species in the verbenaceae, distributed mainly in tropical america atkins, 2005.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in stachytarpheta jamaicensis. Stachytarpheta sanguinea dwarf red porterweed this is a lowgrowing herbaceous perennial to about two feet tall with bright red flowers on long, slender spikes held above the foliage. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis lvahl traditionally is used to treat several diseases, such as urinary tract infections, rheumatic, and pharyngitis. Analgesic, antiinflammatory and antipyretic potential of. The record derives from wcsp which reports it as an accepted name record 195906 with original publication details. Mounding plant to 12 feet tall and wide, with dull green, coarsely toothed, pointedoval leaves to 3 inches long. Chinelo a ezeabara, lovina a orachu, okeke cu, chinyere v. Vahl belongs to the family of verbenaceae and is commonly known as gervao, brazilian tea, verbena cimarrona. This page was last edited on 18 december 2019, at 15. Vahl belongs to the family of verbenaceae and is commonly known as gervao, brazilian tea, verbena cimarrona, rooter comb, or blue porter weed. Verbenaceae have been reported to possess potent antiinflammatory and antimalarial activities. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, phytochemical, antioxidant, antiarthritic, bactericidal, therapeutic activities. Medik valerianoides jamaicense linearifolium kuntze. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew.
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis is an important plant with multi therapeutic properties. Plant extracts with antioxidant activity could also have immunomodulatory ability. Description download stachytarpheta indica vahl comments. The plants database includes the following 11 species of stachytarpheta. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Vahl belongs to the family of verbenaceae and is commonly known as gervao, brazilian tea, verbena. Hepper, 1970 stachytarpheta jamaicensis vahl family verbenaceae verified by not on sheet, stachytarpheta indica not on sheet family verbenaceae verified by not on sheet. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis leaf extract journal of scientific and. Phytochemical screening and bioevaluation of medicinal.
Provided by ars systematic botany and mycology laboratory. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. How stachytarpheta jamaicensis is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Both the extracts were rich in phytochemicals like alkaloid, saponins, tannins and phlobotanins. Immunomodulatory effects of stachytarpheta cayennensis leaf. Vahl family verbenaceae filed as stachytarpheta angustifolia family verbenaceae.
The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Native to south florida, where it is widely sold and planted. Formulation and evaluation of cream of azadirachta indica leaves extracts on skin renewal rate kamlesh j. Flowers solitary in axils, bracts sessile, calyx narrow tubular, 5 or 4 too. Plants profile for stachytarpheta jamaicensis lightblue. Leaf and stem solvent extracts of stachytarpheta indica were subjected to phytochemical analysis, cytotoxic activity and their antioxidant potential.
To download the original size of this image, click on the link below. Issued as a pdf on the internet, it contains basic information on over 250 species of plants used for food in benin. In djougou, grass weeds and broadleaved weeds were relevant, whereas in natitingou four of the. Issued as a pdf on the internet, it contains basic information on over 250 species of plants used for. Characterization and antimicrobial activity of essential oils. Stachytarpheta angustifolia in global plants on jstor. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Light blue snakeweed stachytarpheta jamaicensis also hybridises with other species, and hybrids between it and both dark blue snakeweed stachytarpheta cayennensis and pink snakeweed stachytarpheta mutabilis have also become naturalised in queensland. And this species has as well many other synonyms that are out of use, like valerianoides jamaicense, verbena americana, vermicularia deccurens and zappania jamaicensis. West african plants a photo guide stachytarpheta indica. Stachytarpheta indica has been regarded as an agricultural weed occurring throughout southeast asia.
General information about stachytarpheta jamaicensis stcja usa florida, mexico, central america, caribbean, south america northern. The qualitative phytochemical investigations of ethanolic extract of. In natitingou, the five main weeds were stachytarpheta indica, mitracarpus villosus and oldenlandia herbacea, schwenckia americana and digitario argillacea tab. The flowers are rich in nectar and popular with many butterflies, such as the south asian crimson rose atrophaneura hector, malabar banded swallowtail papilio liomedon, and grass yellow eurema hecabe hummingbirds, especially small species like lophornis coquettes, chlorostilbon emeralds, and discosura thorntails, are.
Comparative study of phytochemical, proximate and mineral. Immunomodulatory effect of water extract of stachytarpheta. It has many common names including blue porterweed, blue snake weed, bastard vervain, brazilian tea, jamaica vervain, and lightblue snakeweed. Kandikandilaan, bastard vervain, stachytarpheta jamaicensis. The second type is narrow leaved one, with synonyms stachytarpheta jamaicensis and stachytarpheta indica. Plant details information about stachytarpheta indica plant. Antinociceptive and antiinflammatory effects of stachytarpheta. It is one of the important plants with high medicinal and nutraceutical benefits. Brine shrimp motility assay of stachytarpheta indica stem and leaf extracts.
Vahl belongs to the family of verbenaceae and is commonly known as gervao. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis herb uses, benefits, cures. Media in category stachytarpheta indica the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total. Dec 24, 2014 this page was last edited on 18 december 2019, at 15. Observations on the structure and ontogeny of stomata in. Stachytarpheta indica is a much branched, erect, annual or shortlived perennial plant growing up to 1 metre tall331. Slender flower spikes resembling a rats tail rise at least a foot above the foliage.
This was done by physical observation and measurement of physiognomic features of fresh floral and vegetative parts of the plants. Taxonomic significance of morphological characters in the. Weeds of upland crops in cambodia p1 weeds can be a problem in the production of upland crops because they reduce yield by competing for resources essential for growth, such as water, nutrients and light. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis stcjaoverview eppo global. A morphological study on the genus of stachytarpheta found in awka, south eastern region of nigeria was carried out. A downloadable pdf document of a book in prepublication awaiting illustration. Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of medicinal plants in the philippines by dr godofredo stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and medicinal studies. Stachytarpheta indica plant was identified in the department of biological science, of the same university. Stachytarpheta indica previous name used in the website. Free radical scavenging activity and immunomodulatory. Inflorescence axillary, terminal spicate, pedunculate, bracts appressed. The genus stachytarpheta contains about 65 species, mostly from the american tropics. Names of stachytarpheta jamaicensis in various languages of the world are also given. Stachytarpheta indica is used as herbal remedy for pains in nigeria.
List of various diseases cured by stachytarpheta jamaicensis. Besides this both the samples were moderate in carbohydrates but rich in protein content. Stachytarpheta indica is a species of plant in the family verbenaceae, native to the tropical americas. Stachytarpheta indica is a much branched, erect, annual or shortlived perennial plant growing up to 1 metre tall. Stachytarpheta definition is a genus of chiefly tropical plants family verbenaceae with solitary axillary flowers. Riceweeds en species information verbenaceae stachytarpheta indica l. Stachytarpheta definition of stachytarpheta by merriamwebster. The free radical scavenging activity of an ethanol extract of the leaves of stachytarpheta angustifolia was assessed by measuring its capability for scavenging 2,2diphenyl1picrylhydrazyl dpph radical, superoxide anion radical o 2, hydroxyl radical oh, nitric oxide radicals no, as well as its ability. Stachytarpheta jamaicensis is a species of plant in the family verbenaceae, native throughout the caribbean.
Stachytarpheta indica in world checklist of selected plant families. Verbena angustifolia mill verbena caudata salisb verbena indica l verbena lancifolia steud. Repellent activities of the methanolic leaf extracts of. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. General information stachytarpheta jamaicensis is a wellbranched. There were species of 8 genera that were reported as traditional medicine in several countries to cure several diseases 10 11. An erect annual tall herb, simple or dichotomously branched with stems and branches darkgreen, glabrous or sparsely pubescent, young branches nearly quadrangular. Vahl is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus stachytarpheta family verbenaceae. Phytochemical screening and antibacterial activity of. Report stachytarpheta indica vahl please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as possible.
Weeds can also make it difficult to harvest the crop, and seeds of some species can contaminate the grain and reduce its quality and price. Characterization and antimicrobial activity of essential. Leaves alternate or opposite, simple, petiolate, margin entire to serrate. Stachytarpheta angustissima moldenke stachytarpheta elatior schrad. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. No information is available on chromosome numbers of stachytarpheta spp. Due to close association between inflammatory and immune responses, we evaluated the immunomodulatory activity of leaves extract of s. Pdf the exine morphology of pollen grains of stachytarpheta indica linn. Stachytarpheta urticifolia was described by john sims in 1816 from plants cultivated in london by john walker. The original provenance of walkers plants were unknown. Pdf phytochemical screening and bioevaluation of medicinal. It is one of the important plants with high medicinal and nutraceutical. It was introduced widely introduced into several tropical countries around the world as an ornamental species due to its attractive blue flowers, but in some countries it has become invasive. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120326 which reports it as an accepted name record 195906 with original publication details.