Botanical Overview
Nymphoides peltatum is a species in the Menyanthaceae family. This species belongs to the Menyanthaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
Synonyms include Menyanthes nymphoides L. , Villarsia nymphoides, Limnanthemum peltatum S. G. Gmel. , Nymphoides nymphoides (L. ) Britton, and other vernacular names include yellow floating heart, floating heart, water fringe, and entire marshwort.
Family Context
The Menyanthaceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Bogbean — 33 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Nymphoides peltatum has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including China, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Japan, and others.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Additional phytochemical investigation could identify novel bioactive compounds in this plant.