Decalepis nervosa
Decalepis nervosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Decalepis nervosa, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin infections, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Brachylepis Nervosa · Baeolepis Nervosa
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Decalepis nervosaSynonyms
- Brachylepis nervosa
- Baeolepis nervosa
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 is ordered under Gentianaales and placed in the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Decalepis, specifically as the species Decalepis nervosa.
| 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 is primarily found within the specific region of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural geographical distribution is concentrated within the borders of India. Within this territory, it occupies certain ecological niches suitable for its growth. This localized presence makes it a notable species for studying regional biodiversity. Consequently, researchers focusing on Indian flora often include this plant in their studies.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Decalepis nervosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Chemicals
Decalepis nervosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Glycoside, Phenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glycoside | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Phenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Glycoside
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Phenols
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Preparations
Decalepis nervosa has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, aqueous extract of Decalepis nervosa (AEDN) leaf.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous extract of decalepis nervosa (aedn) leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous extract
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences
Aqueous extract of decalepis nervosa (aedn) leaf
- Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences