Decalobanthus peltatus
Decalobanthus peltatus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Decalobanthus peltatus, scientifically known as Decalobanthus peltatus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional herbalism, this species offers potent bioactive compounds used to address various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and healing potential is essential for exploring its significant role in natural medicine.
- Family
- Convolvulaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Ipomoea Peltata · Merremia Peltata · 8 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Decalobanthus peltatusSynonyms
- Ipomoea peltata
- Merremia peltata
- Convolvulus peltatus
- Ipomoea menispermacea
- Convolvulus nymphaeifolius
- Chironia capsularis
- Operculina peltata
- Merremia nymphaeifolia
- Spiranthera peltata
- Chironia lanosanthera
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Solanales. Finally, it resides in the family Convolvulaceae and is identified by the genus Decalobanthus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Convolvulaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Decalobanthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several distinct regions of the Indian Ocean basin. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted within the borders of Tanzania. Moving toward the Western Indian Ocean, the species can be found inhabiting the islands of Comoros and Mauritius. It also maintains a significant presence throughout the diverse landscapes of Madagascar. Finally, its geographical range extends to the island of Réunion within the same oceanic region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Rodrigues | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Decalobanthus peltatus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Saponins, Steroids, Tannins.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Environmental analysis, health and toxicology
Saponins
- Environmental analysis, health and toxicology
Steroids
- Environmental analysis, health and toxicology
Tannins
- Environmental analysis, health and toxicology