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Desmidorchis awdeliana

Desmidorchis awdeliana · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Desmidorchis awdeliana, scientifically known as Desmidorchis awdeliana, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to specific regions. Valued in traditional healing practices, it possesses unique bioactive compounds with potential therapeutic properties. Understanding its botanical characteristics and ethnobotanical uses is essential for exploring its role in modern pharmacological research.

Family
Apocynaceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Ceropegia Awdeliana · Boucerosia Awdeliana · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Desmidorchis awdeliana

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Desmidorchis awdeliana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae within the genus Desmidorchis.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Desmidorchis

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Desmidorchis awdeliana, possesses a specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated within the unique landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the country of Oman. Additionally, its presence extends into the neighboring territory of Yemen. Consequently, this medicinal plant is endemic to these particular regions of the Middle East.

Region Area
Arabian Peninsula Oman
Arabian Peninsula Yemen

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Desmidorchis awdeliana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include FLAVONE GLYCOSIDE.

Chemicals reported in Desmidorchis awdeliana
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
FLAVONE GLYCOSIDE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

FLAVONE GLYCOSIDE

  1. Steroids

Activities

Desmidorchis awdeliana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase.

Activities reported in Desmidorchis awdeliana
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticholinesterase 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticholinesterase

  1. Steroids

Preparations

Desmidorchis awdeliana has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include crude ethanolic extract, dichloromethane (DCM) fraction.

Preparations reported for Desmidorchis awdeliana
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Crude ethanolic extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dichloromethane (dcm) fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Crude ethanolic extract

  1. Steroids

Dichloromethane (dcm) fraction

  1. Steroids