Decatropis bicolor
Decatropis bicolor · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Decatropis bicolor, scientifically known as Decatropis bicolor, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to the tropical forests of Africa. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Aerial Parts
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Zwingera Bicolor · Simaba Bicolor
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Hoja dorada
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Decatropis bicolorSynonyms
- Zwingera bicolor
- Simaba bicolor
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by its specific genus, Decatropis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Decatropis | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence within the territory of Mexico. Its presence can be identified across several distinct regions of the country. Specifically, it is found inhabiting the Northeast portion of Mexico. Furthermore, the species is also distributed throughout the Gulf region of Mexico. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the Southeast area of the nation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Decatropsis bicolor, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through the application of its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which encompass the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the various bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic properties. By harvesting these aerial parts, practitioners can prepare infusions or extracts used to treat a variety of ailments, making the upper portion of the plant the most significant component for medicinal preparation.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Decatropis bicolor has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Heraclenin, Heraclenol, IMPERATORIN, Psoralen, Seselin.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Heraclenin | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Heraclenol | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IMPERATORIN | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Psoralen | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seselin | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Skimmianine | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |