Perspective Article - (2022) Volume 10, Issue 3
Flavonoids (Quercetin), tannins (Ellagic acid), phenolics, terpenoids, and steroids (sitosterol and stigmasterol) are among the phytoconstituents found in the Vernonia genus. compounds (stigmasterol, stigmasterol, stigmasterol, stigmasterol. Ayurveda makes extensive use of medicinal herbs. The medical system. Literature evidence supports the use because they boost the body's immunity, and therapeutic herbs are beneficial. against a variety of disorders V. elaeagnifolia (Asteraceae) is a plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family creeper. It is primarily grown in Asia and Europe. This type of plant family has anti infectious effects on the upper respiratory tract.
The species name elaeagnifolia implies pure olive with Elaeagnus-like leaf. Bunches of filthy white blossoms appear. These 'flowers' are actually made up of several minute florets, as are all members of the daisy family. Unlike the traditional daisy, which has two types of florets: outer ray florets or 'petals' and central disc florets, Vernonia members only have one type of floret. This creeper is easy to grow and can be seen hanging from city walls. Infections, stomach ulcers, and skin infections are all common. Chemically the ethanoic extract of V. elaeagnifolia contains the following constituents: Flavonoids, phenolic compounds, tannins, and terpenoids are some of the substances found in plants. Traditionally, the leaves of V. elaeagnifolia have been employed as a leech repellant. The pharmaceutical industry is becoming more open to the possibility of using antimicrobials, antioxidants, and other medications generated from plants. Furthermore, as the general public has become more aware of the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, alternative therapies such as "medicinal plants" have piqued their interest. In many nations, between 20-80 % of the population uses botanical products and considers them to be safe and effective.
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Astrales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Vernonia
Species: Vernonia elaeagnifolia.
Curtain creeper, Vernonia creeper, parda bel, Toran vel. V. elaeagnifolia is a member of the Asteraceae family. Toran vel, or Curtain creeper, is another name for it. It's a large, woody, attractive climber that's perennial. At maturity, the slender, pendulous, glabrous young stem thickens to 0.4 cm-0.6 cm in thickness and turns woody. The plant is commonly used as a decorative plant in homes and gardens, particularly on fences, compound walls, and buildings that reach a height of 7 meters to 8 meters. Flowers in little auxiliary heads are pinkish-purple in hue. Heads are clustered terminally in paniculate cymes with single types of florets and a diameter of 1.5 cm. This plant was also subjected to elemental analysis.
Shoots are slender, pendulous, and whitish when young on this fast-growing, evergreen climber. Simple, alternating, obovate, lanceolate leaves with a serrated, irregularly toothed border. Pinkish white flowers in little axillary heads of 1.5 cm in diameter. This Sunflower is an unusual member of the family. It's a creeper that has a hard time climbing without help. As a result, the slender stems ascend up and then gracefully fall down over a wall or railing. Curtain creeper gets its name from the sensitive stems that hang down in a curtain-like fashion. It is mostly a foliage plant that is grown for its ability to make a green curtain. The species name elaeagnifolia implies pure olive with Elaeagnus-like leaf. Bunches of filthy white blossoms appear. These 'flowers' are actually made up of several minute florets, as are all members of the daisy family. Unlike the traditional daisy, which has two types of florets: outer ray florets or 'petals' and central disc florets, Vernonia members only have one type of floret. This creeper is easy to grow and can be seen hanging from city walls. Curtain creeper is a Burmese native that is commonly cultivated in India and has naturalized in the United States. The flowering season is from February through March.
Fruits: None to be found.
The significance of this climber is that it is a very helpful and popular screening climber. Vernonia elaeaegnifolia DC has been investigated previously for its traditional usage as a leech repellant. Vernonia species, such as V. amygdalina, V. cinerea, and V. ambigua, were tested in vitro for their ability to fight groundnut leaf spot disease isolates Cercosporella apersica and Curvularia lunata. The leaf of Vernonia cinera is used to make 'agbo infusion, which is used to cure malaria, snake bites, and piles. Vernonia amygdalina is the most common and widely available species with a wide range of medicinal properties, including treatment of dermatophitic illnesses, antibacterial activity, and fish sapolegnisis management.
Received: 01-Apr-2022, Manuscript No. NPCR-22-16541; Editor assigned: 08-Apr-2022, Pre QC No. NPCR-22-16541 (PQ); Reviewed: 15-Apr-2022, QC No. NPCR-22-16541; Revised: 19-Apr-2022, Manuscript No. NPCR-22-16541 (R); Published: 30-Apr-2022, DOI: 10.37532.22. npcr.10(3). 1-2
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