Centipede plant
Homalocladium platycladum
Homalocladium platycladum is a plant with its traditional medicine roots unclear, as there are no recorded uses or specific traditions associated with it. The scientific evidence available focuses more on botanical and genetic aspects rather than medicinal applications. Studies have characterized the complete chloroplast genome of H. platycladum, revealing that it belongs to the Polygonaceae family and contains 130 predicted genes. While there is limited information regarding its traditional uses or direct medicinal benefits, a related species, Selenaspidus articulatus, has shown potential in antiviral activity against chikungunya virus through various mechanisms. Safety concerns for H. platycladum are currently non-existent, with no major issues recorded. There also appear to be no known drug interactions involving this plant.
- Beste Evidenz
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- Warnhinweise
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Nur zur Information. Traditionelle Anwendung bedeutet keine nachgewiesene Wirksamkeit. Evidenz und Sicherheit variieren — siehe die angegebenen Quellen.
Was die Wissenschaft sagt
- Der vollständige Chloroplasten-Genom von Homalocladium platycladum wurde charakterisiert und zeigte eine Gesamtlänge von 163 202 bp mit 130 vorausberechneten Genen.
- Die Studie zeigte an, dass die Wellung der Zellrandlagen von Gehwegzellen unter Pflanzenlinien variieren und damit Annahmen über ihre Konsistenz bei Monokotyledonen, Dikotyledonen und Farnen in Frage stellen.
- Selenaspidus articulatus, wahrscheinlich aus Subsahara-Afrika stammend, stellt eine potenzielle Bedrohung für Anbaugüter in südlichen EU-Ländern durch seine Polyphagie und die Fähigkeit, sich in Gewächshäusern einzurichten dar.
- Aus 21 Pflanzen zeigten 45 Extrakte verschiedene Grade an Aktivität gegen den Chikungunya-Virus durch verschiedene Mechanismen.
- Phylogenetische Analysen zeigten zwei Hauptclade und sieben Gattungen in Polygonoideae an, mit Beweisen sowohl für alte Vicariance- als auch für lange Entfernungsverbreitungsereignisse.
Frequently asked questions
What is Centipede plant?
Centipede plant (Homalocladium platycladum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Centipede plant?
5 sourced findings are recorded for Centipede plant; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Der vollständige Chloroplasten-Genom von Homalocladium platycladum wurde charakterisiert und zeigte eine Gesamtlänge von 163 202 bp mit 130 vorausberechneten Genen.
How strong is the evidence for Centipede plant?
The strongest finding for Centipede plant carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Centipede plant safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Centipede plant in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Centipede plant interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Centipede plant in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Centipede plant?
Centipede plant is also known as: Muehlenbeckie à rameaux aplatis.
Is Centipede plant a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Quellen
- T2 Of puzzles and pavements: a quantitative exploration of leaf epidermal cell shape. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Mode-Dependent Antiviral Activity of Medicinal Plant Extracts against the Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Characterization of the complete chloroplast genome of Homalocladium platycladum (Polygonaceae) and its phylogenetic analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Plastome phylogenomics and biogeography of the subfam. Polygonoideae (Polygonaceae). literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pest categorisation of Selenaspidus articulatus. literature abstract metadata