Decalepis hamiltonii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

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, it falls under the order Gentianales and is a member of the family Apocynaceae. Its taxonomic designation is completed by its classification within the genus Decalepis.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Decalepis hamiltonii, exhibits a specific and concentrated geographical range. Its occurrence is primarily documented within the vast region of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this area, the species is specifically native to the country of India. This limited distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the particular climatic conditions found in this part of South Asia. Consequently, understanding its presence in India is essential for studying its natural habitat and ecological role.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Decalepis hamiltonii has 3 reported plant parts identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, stem.

Root

1. Free radical research
2. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association
3. Scientific reports
4. Journal of ethnopharmacology
5. 3 Biotech

Leaf

1. Natural product research

Stem

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Decalepis hamiltonii has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde, Flavonoids, Lupeol acetate, Vanillic acid.

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde

1. Journal of AOAC International
2. Natural product research

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxy-benzaldehyde

1. 3 Biotech

Flavonoids

1. Natural product research

Lupeol acetate

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Vanillic acid

1. 3 Biotech

ferulic acid

1. 3 Biotech

vanillin

1. 3 Biotech

Activities

Decalepis hamiltonii has 3 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytoprotective, Hepatoprotective.

Antioxidant

1. Free radical research

Cytoprotective

1. Free radical research

Hepatoprotective

1. Food and chemical toxicology : an international journal published for the British Industrial Biological Research Association

Medicinal Uses

Decalepis hamiltonii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, wounds.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations