Decalepis arayalpathra
Decalepis arayalpathra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
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 arayalpathraSynonyms
- Janakia arayalpathra
Sources: Wikidata
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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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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