Decalepis arayalpathra

Decalepis arayalpathra · Accepted scientific name

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Decalepis arayalpathra, scientifically known as Decalepis arayalpathra, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its potent therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, skin disorders, and inflammatory conditions, serving as a vital natural resource in holistic healing practices.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Janakia Arayalpathra

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Decalepis arayalpathra

Synonyms

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Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Gentianaales, it is further categorized into the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Decalepis, specifically as the species Decalepis arayalpathra.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Decalepis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Decalepis arayalpathra, exhibits a specific and localized geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily documented within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. More specifically, the species is found growing natively across various regions of India. This distribution suggests that the plant is well-adapted to the particular climatic and soil conditions present in this part of Asia. Consequently, researchers focusing on its medicinal properties concentrate their studies within these Indian habitats.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Decalepis arayalpathra has 16 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid, 3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde, 3-Hydroxy-p-anisaldehyde, CINNAMIC ACID.

Chemicals reported in Decalepis arayalpathra
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-Hydroxy-p-anisaldehyde 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CINNAMIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
HMB 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Magnificol 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Menthyl acetate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
P-ANISALDEHYDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
P-CYMENE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde

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2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzoic acid

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3-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde

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3-Hydroxy-p-anisaldehyde

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CINNAMIC ACID

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HMB

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Magnificol

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Menthyl acetate

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P-ANISALDEHYDE

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P-CYMENE

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Activities

Decalepis arayalpathra has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiinflammatory, Antipyretic.

Activities reported in Decalepis arayalpathra
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antipyretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antiinflammatory

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Antipyretic

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Conditions

Decalepis arayalpathra has 7 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anti-oxidant, antipyretic, cancer, cough, inflammation.

Conditions investigated for Decalepis arayalpathra
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Anti-oxidant 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antipyretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cough 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Inflammation 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Peptic ulcer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Wound healing 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anti-oxidant

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Antipyretic

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Cancer

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Cough

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Inflammation

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Peptic ulcer

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Wound healing

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Preparations

Decalepis arayalpathra has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include D. arayalpathra tubers, synthetic seed.

Preparations reported for Decalepis arayalpathra
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
D. arayalpathra tubers 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Synthetic seed 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

D. arayalpathra tubers

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Synthetic seed

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