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.
- Mejor evidencia
- D
- Precauciones
- —
Solo información. El uso tradicional no significa eficacia probada. La evidencia y la seguridad varían — consulte las fuentes citadas.
Lo que dice la ciencia
- Se caracterizó el genoma completo de los cloroplastos de Homalocladium platycladum, mostrando una longitud total de 163 202 bp con 130 genes predichos.
- El estudio mostró que las ondulaciones de los márgenes celulares del pavimento variaban entre las líneas de plantas, desafiando suposiciones sobre su consistencia en monocotiledones, dicotiledones y helechos.
- Selenaspidus articulatus, originario posiblemente de África subsahariana, representa una posible amenaza para las culturas en los países del sur de la UE debido a su naturaleza polífaga y capacidad para establecerse en invernaderos.
- De entre 21 plantas, 45 extractos mostraron diferentes grados de actividad contra el virus del chikungunya a través de mecanismos distintos.
- Los análisis filogenéticos revelaron dos principales clados y siete tribus dentro de Polygonoideae, con evidencia tanto de vicariazión antigua como de eventos de dispersión a largo plazo.
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: Se caracterizó el genoma completo de los cloroplastos de Homalocladium platycladum, mostrando una longitud total de 163 202 bp con 130 genes predichos.
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.
Fuentes
- 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