Desmidorchis flava
Desmidorchis flava · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Desmidorchis flava, scientifically known as Desmidorchis flava, is a rare medicinal plant valued in traditional herbalism. Renowned for its unique chemical profile, it offers diverse therapeutic potential. Exploring its bioactive compounds provides vital insights into natural healing, making this species a significant subject for pharmacological research and botanical study.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Crenulluma Flava · Ceropegia Flava · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Desmidorchis flavaSynonyms
- Crenulluma flava
- Ceropegia flava
- Caralluma flava
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Desmidorchis flavus
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known as Desmidorchis flava, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Gentianaales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is completed by its placement in 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 as Desmidorchis flava, exhibits a specific range within the Middle East. Its presence is documented across several key regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Specifically, it can be found throughout the various Gulf States located in this territory. The plant is also naturally distributed within the borders of Oman. Furthermore, its geographical reach extends into the southern part of the peninsula in Yemen.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Arabian Peninsula | Gulf States |
| Arabian Peninsula | Oman |
| Arabian Peninsula | Yemen |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Desmidorchis flava has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- Archives of pharmacal research
Antinociceptive
- Natural product research
Antioxidant
- Archives of pharmacal research
Conditions
Desmidorchis flava has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include breast cancer, inflammation, ovarian cancer, pain.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammation | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ovarian cancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pain | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Breast cancer
- Archives of pharmacal research
- Bioorganic chemistry
Inflammation
- Natural product research
Ovarian cancer
- Bioorganic chemistry
Pain
- Natural product research
Preparations
Desmidorchis flava has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include sap.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Sap | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Sap
- Archives of pharmacal research