Dasymaschalon rostratum
Dasymaschalon rostratum, commonly known as a significant medicinal shrub in tropical regions, is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional medicine, this plant contains bioactive compounds believed to possess anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, offering valuable insights for pharmacological research and natural healing practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Dasymaschalon rostratum
- Family: Annonaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Magnoliales, it is classified under the family Annonaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Dasymaschalon.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Magnoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Annonaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dasymaschalon | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the tropical Hainan province and throughout the China Southeast area. Additionally, it can be found in the high-altitude regions of Tibet. Moving beyond China, the species also extends into the Indo-China peninsula. Specifically, it is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dasymaschalon rostratum has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-oxodehydroasimilobine, cephalochromin, isounonal, lawinal, unonal.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-oxodehydroasimilobine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cephalochromin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isounonal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lawinal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unonal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dasymaschalon rostratum has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dasymaschalon rostratum has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, HIV, HIV-1, cancer.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |