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Decalepis salicifolia

Decalepis salicifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Decalepis salicifolia, scientifically known as Decalepis salicifolia, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Utleria Salicifolia

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Decalepis salicifolia

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Decalepis salicifolia, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Gentianaales, falling within the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is defined by the genus Decalepis.

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 regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat includes various locations throughout India. In addition to the mainland, it is also documented to grow on the Lacadive Islands. This distribution highlights its presence across both large landmasses and island territories in the area. Consequently, its geographical range is concentrated within these particular South Asian zones.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Laccadive Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Decalepis salicifolia has 3 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, rhizome.

Plant parts reported in Decalepis salicifolia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rhizome 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Journal of biosciences
  2. Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Leaf

  1. Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Rhizome

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Chemicals

Decalepis salicifolia has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde, Saponins, Steroids, Tannins, Terpenoids.

Chemicals reported in Decalepis salicifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Saponins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Steroids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Terpenoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

2-Hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde

  1. Biochemical genetics
  2. Journal of biosciences
  3. Applied microbiology and biotechnology

Saponins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Steroids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Tannins

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenoids

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
50% ethanolic extract of Utleria salicifolia Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
USE Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
adventitious root cultures Applied microbiology and biotechnology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆