Aralia dasyphylla
Aralia dasyphylla, commonly known as the wild sarsaparilla, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to South America. Valued in traditional healing, its roots and bark contain bioactive compounds used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues. This robust plant remains a significant botanical resource for natural wellness practitioners.
- Scientific name: Aralia dasyphylla
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araliaceae and falls under the genus Aralia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aralia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aralia dasyphylla, is referred to by various common names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 头序楤木 (zh), 头序楤木 (zh-cn), or 頭序楤木 (zh-tw), and is also called 牛尾木 (zh). Additionally, in Arabic, it is identified as اراليا داسيفيلا (arz).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 头序楤木 | Wikidata |
| arz | اراليا داسيفيلا | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 头序楤木 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 頭序楤木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 牛尾木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叶楤木 | Wikidata |
| zh | 雷公种 | Wikidata |
| zh | 鸡乸盼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 九眼独活 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is found within the diverse botanical regions of Malesia. Its specific geographical distribution includes the island of Jawa, where it thrives in local ecosystems. Additionally, the species can be located within the Malay Peninsula, known as Malaya. The plant also extends its range into the large island of Sumatera. Together, these locations highlight its presence across several key areas of the Malesian archipelago.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Aralia dasyphylla, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with the root bark being a particularly significant part. The root bark is often harvested for its specific bioactive compounds, which are believed to contribute to the plant's therapeutic properties. In various ethnobotanical applications, this specific part is processed to extract medicinal essences, making it a vital element in the study of the species' pharmacological potential.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aralia dasyphylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oleanoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| oleanoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aralia dasyphylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |