Effects of aqueous leaves extract of waltheria indica linn. The fruit grows in abundance and due to lack of knowledge and technical knowledge. Antitrypanosomal quinoline alkaloids from the roots of waltheria indica. Web images scholar grin germplasm resources information network. Biological activity of methanolic extract of waltheria. There are no related plants for species waltheria americana. The dichloromethane extract from the roots showed the highest activity against t. The extract of waltheria indica was among the six plants.
How waltheria indica is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. Description waltheria indica is a small shrub 2 to 6 feet tall with velvety hairs covering all parts of the plant. Waltheria indica is a small shrub 2 to 6 feet tall with velvety hairs covering all parts of the plant. Waltheria indica is a shortlived, perennial plant producing several erect or ascending stems that that can be branched from the base. The genus waltheria has some 60 species, 53 of which are from the neotropics the americas.
Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. General information about waltheria ovata walov this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. In hawaiian traditional medicinal practices, the indigenous uhaloa, waltheria indica var. First report of a phytoplasma associated with witches broom. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966 symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi. Waltheria indica is used in nigeria and other parts of the world as traditional medicine for the treatment of. One hundred eighty clinical isolates were obtained from diabetic wound infection, 30 escherichia coli, 15 klebsiella pneumoniae, 45 proteus sp. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Not every nigerian is familiar with the yoruba language, but sometimes you just need to know what a particular herb is called in yoruba for example when you see a cool recipe but arent familiar with. Antibacterial and phytochemical screening of crude ethanolic extracts of waltheria indica linn article pdf available in african journal of microbiology research 522 october 2011 with 736 reads. Abstractdillenia indica, commonly known as elephant apple and locally known as outenga, is the handsome evergreen tree grows in the moist forest of subhimalayan region to assam. Department of agriculture agricultural research service.
In hawaii, waltheria indica uhaloa has been identified for expanded usage as a roadside groundcover in. It boasts pretty clusters of small bright yellow fragrant flowers and much of the plant is tomentose hairy. Waltheria carmensarae has a disjunct distribution in argentina, paraguay and venezuela. In nigernigeria, traditional healers give the whole plant to cattle as a tonic suggesting a possible activity against nagana 7. Pdf antibacterial and phytochemical screening of crude. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966. Malvaceae were screened for their in vitro antitrypanosomal activity towards trypanosoma brucei brucei stib 427 strain, t. Threatened species programme sanbi red list of south. Waltheria indica is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family, malvaceae, that has a pantropical distribution. Bioguidage search of active compounds from waltheria indica l. Ethnopharmacological survey of the bunda district, tanzania.
Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in waltheria indica. The critically endangered or possibly extinct waltheria pyrolifolia is endemic. Search for images of waltheria indica on inaturalist c south african national biodiversity institute 201012. The fragrant yellow flowers grow in small, dense clusters in the leaf axils.
Broward county butterfly chapter page 2 new chapter meet place really its the old chapter meeting place. Waltheria indica is used to treat diarrhea by traditional healers in nigeria zailani et al. Antiinflammatory activities of waltheria indica extracts. Pdf waltheria indica is used in nigeria and other parts of the world as. Studies of acute toxicity in animal indicated that waltheria indica can be toxic. Provides authoritative information on the flora of western australia. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Waltheria indica possess therapeutic potential in the treatment of inflammation, malaria, infectious diseases e. We do not use these to store personal information about you. Waltheria indica used by traditional healer in sudan for treatment of many diseases. Field guide to the broad leaved herbaceous plants of south texas used by livestock and wildlife. It has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of several pathologies in hawaii neal, 1965, abbott and shimazu, 1985, west africa traore, 1983. Waltheria indica gbif global biodiversity information facility.
Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology. The plant, waltherica indica linn is known to possess medicinal properties according. The oblong to oval leaves are up to 6 inches long and 2 inches wide with toothed edges and conspicuous veins. They combine spirituality with the practice of herbal medicine.
List of various diseases cured by waltheria indica. Waltheria berteroi is found in columbia and venezuela. Waltheria bahamensis has been reported for florida. Waltheria ovata is found in peru and ecuador including the galapagos islands. This small native shrub is found in the southern half of florida.
Waltheria indica constituents to tackle chagas disease. Waltheria indica grows in humandisturbed habitats fields, yards, roadsides in a sand substrate. It is of interest to note that, in hawaii, the flowers and buds are given to children, the leaves and stems to young people, and the whole. Medicinalculturaleconomic usage waltheria indica is not used medicinally in the bahamas. Chemical constituents from waltheria indica exert in vitro. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. Names of waltheria indica in various languages of the world are also given. It is a somewhat well known medicine in hawaii, where it is known as uhaloa. Results in human subjects and cell and animal models supported antiinflammatory activity for the waltheria flavonoid quercetin, and for crude. Waltheria tomentosa is a species of flowering plant in the family malvaceae which is endemic to the marquesas islands. It is distinguished from the other genera of the tribe by the possession of a single carpel, rather than 5 as in melochia and hermannia, and 2 as in dicarpidium. Further studies are necessary to explore pure compounds responsible for the pharmacological effects and the mechanisms of action. Media in category waltheria indica the following 119 files are in this category, out of 119 total.
The list of cosmetic products below is a selection of the most requested cosmetics that contain the ingredient waltheria indica leaf extract. Waltheria indica herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Waltheria indica images by karl magnacca images of waltheria indica by karl magnacca are available online. Please login to display the rating of all cosmetics. Malvaceae, a shrub widespread in subtropical and tropical regions of the world, is commonly used in burkina faso to treat malaria. Phylogenetic analysis using the neighbourjoining method in mega7 software. Waltheria indica leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of waltheria indica functions. Waltheria indica epic electronic plant information center. Fodder whole plant, medicine leaves and roots notes.
Malvaceae info home index to genera waltheria gallery synonymy of waltheria waltheria is a genus of plants belonging to tribe hermannieae of subfamily byttneroideae of the angiosperm family malvaceae sensu apg. In traditional medicine, the roots, aerial parts and whole plant are taken as a drink, are chewed or directly applied on wounds. Antimicrobial activity of waltheria indica request pdf. This study aimed to characterize the nematocidal metabolites and to evaluate the efficacy of the formulated extract of w. Wide usage of waltheria indica plant has been reported but its effects on the reproductive indices of male albino rats have not been evaluated. In this study antibacterial activity, toxicological and pharmacological screen of methanolic extracts of weltheria indica roots was reported. Jan 07, 2018 this small native shrub is found in the southern half of florida. Six extracts from the roots and the aerial parts of waltheria indica l. Study of phytochemical and antimicrobial activities of waltheria indica. Uhaloa, regarded as a weed by many, but medicine to few. Uhaloa waltheria indica belongs to the malavaceae or mallow family, sometimes placed in sterculiaceae, or cacao family. Waltheria indica in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Waltheria indica malvaceae is a shortlived shrub, native to the neotropics but with a pantropical distribution, which is. Young plant superficially resembles sida cordifolia.
Two of the medicinal plants used in tierra caliente, guerrero state, mexico, are guinar waltheria indica l. It is believed to have originated in the neotropics. Waltheria indica images emerging seedlings of waltheria indica are shown. Waltheria indica exhibited strong nematocidal activity against meloidogyne incognita, a causal agent of root. Pdf phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial activity of. We meet at the broward agricultural extension office directions to 3245 college ave, davie. Waltheria indica images from pier images of waltheria indica provided by the pacific island ecosystems at risk project pier. Chemical constituents from waltheria indica exert in vitro activity against trypanosoma brucei and t. Waltheria is also known in various cultures as a medicinal plant for the treatment of inflammatory conditions. Effects of aqueous leaves extract of waltheria indica linn on. East africa kokwaro, 1976, south africa mathabe et al. Waltheria indica occurs on all island groupings within the bahamian archipelago.
An erect herb densely covered with soft white hairs. Thirty six 36 healthy white male albino rats were randomly selected and divided into. Waltheria indica is the only species recorded from surinam and french guiana. Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. Lady bird johnson wildflower center focused on protecting and preserving north americas native plants through native plant lists and image galleries, conservation, education, natural landscapes, seed collection millennium seed bank msb project, preserving and restoring native communities, spreading awareness on invasive species and gardening to attract wildlife.
Waltheria byttneriaceae images, classification, nomenclature, synonymy at phytoimages. Common rose pachliopta aristolochiae on waltheria indica w img 0020. Brief description grazyna paczkowska, wednesday 2 october 1996. Request pdf on apr 19, 20, f zongo and others published botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of waltheria indica l. Leon levy native plant preserve plant listings waltheria.
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