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.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- Homalocladium platycladum 的完整叶绿体基因组被表征，总长为 163,202 bp，并预测有 130 个基因。
- 研究发现，人行道细胞边缘的波动在植物谱系之间有所不同，这挑战了其在单子叶植物、双子叶植物和蕨类植物中一致性的假设。
- Selenaspidus articulatus，可能起源于撒哈拉以南非洲地区，对欧洲南部国家的农作物构成潜在威胁，因其多食性和能够在温室中建立的能力。
- 在21种植物中，45种提取物通过不同的机制对chipunkunya病毒显示出不同程度的活性。
- 系统发育分析揭示了Polygonoideae中有两个主要的分支和七个部落，有证据表明既存在古老的地理隔离事件，也存在远距离扩散事件。
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: Homalocladium platycladum 的完整叶绿体基因组被表征，总长为 163,202 bp，并预测有 130 个基因。
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.
来源
- 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