Dichapetalum gelonioides
Dichapetalum gelonioides · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dichapetalum gelonioides, is a versatile shrub native to tropical Africa, widely recognized in traditional medicine. Often used to treat various ailments, its leaves possess significant antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This plant remains a subject of pharmacological interest, offering potential therapeutic benefits for managing infections and inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Dichapetalaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Chailletia Gelonioides · Moacurra Gelonioides
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dichapetalum gelonioidesSynonyms
- Chailletia gelonioides
- Moacurra gelonioides
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Malpighiales and the family Dichapetalaceae. Ultimately, its scientific classification is defined by the genus Dichapetalum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Dichapetalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dichapetalum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is distributed across several distinct regions within Asia. In China, it can be found specifically in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan areas. Its presence also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in Assam. Furthermore, the species is documented to occur within the borders of Bangladesh. These diverse locations highlight its broad geographical range across both Chinese and South Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dichapetalum gelonioides, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine, with particular attention often given to its stem bark. The stem bark is frequently harvested for its bioactive properties and is commonly employed in decoctions or infusions to treat ailments such as inflammation, skin conditions, or digestive issues. While the leaves and flowers also hold medicinal significance, the chemical constituents found within the stem bark play a vital role in the plant's overall therapeutic profile.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dichapetalum gelonioides has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dichapetalum gelonioides has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | Journal of infection in developing countries (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dichapetalum gelonioides has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | Journal of infection in developing countries (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ethyl acetate-soluble extract of the stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic extracts | Journal of infection in developing countries (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |