Dehaasia longipedicellata
Dehaasia longipedicellata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dehaasia longipedicellata, scientifically known as Dehaasia longipedicellata, is a distinctive medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant pharmacological potential. Understanding its botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds is essential for exploring its role in modern natural medicine development.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dehaasia longipedicellataSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Dehaaisia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Laurales |
| Family | Lauraceae |
| Genus | Dehaasia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is geographically confined to a specific region within the Malesia botanical zone. Its natural distribution is primarily centered in the territory of Malaya. Because of this limited range, it is considered a localized species within its broader ecological context. Researchers studying its habitat must focus their efforts on these specific Southeast Asian environments. Consequently, understanding its presence in Malaya is essential for documenting its true spatial extent.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Malesia | Malaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Dehaasia longipedigetCellata is characterized by a woody growth form that functions primarily as a climber. It exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit, manifesting as a liana or vine that can be described as both obligatory and facultative in its climbing nature. Although it possesses the structural integrity of a woody plant, its growth form is categorized alongside larger vegetation, capable of reaching a maximum plant height of 12 m.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- tree
- Plant height max:
- 12 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Dehaasia longipedicellata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Sebiferine, (-)-reticuline.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Sebiferine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-reticuline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-Sebiferine
- Planta medica
(-)-reticuline
- Planta medica
Activities
Dehaasia longipedicellata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Planta medica
Preparations
Dehaasia longipedicellata has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude extract of the bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Crude extract of the bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Crude extract of the bark
- Planta medica