Dicoma anomala
Dicoma anomala, commonly known as the wild dicoma, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various African regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it is frequently utilized for its therapeutic properties, particularly in treating ailments related to the digestive system, skin conditions, and inflammatory responses through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Dicoma anomala
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae and the genus Dicoma. As a member of the Dicoma genus, Dicoma anomaloma represents a specific medicinal species within this diverse botanical group.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dicoma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dicoma anomala, is known by various names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the anomalous dicoma, while in German, it is known as die anomale Dicoma. In its local contexts, it is called dicoma anomalum in Latin and is identified as dicoma anomalum in scientific nomenclature.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is geographically distributed across several key regions within the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is noted in Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, its range extends into South Tropical Africa. Specifically, it can be found growing within the borders of Angola. Additionally, the distribution includes the country of Mozambique, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dicoma anomala, possesses several components that are of significant interest in pharmacological research. While the root serves as a foundational structural element, scientific investigations often focus on the chemical properties found within the roots. Specifically, the methanol root extract has been studied for its potential bioactive compounds and therapeutic efficacy. Additionally, the leaves are a prominent feature of the plant's morphology, and detailed examinations of the leave tissues allow researchers to understand the cellular distribution of its medicinal constituents.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol root extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leave tissues | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MeOH root extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dicoma anomala has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pheophorbide a, silver nanoparticles.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pheophorbide a | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| silver nanoparticles | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dicoma anomala has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dicoma anomala has 9 reported medicinal uses identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, fever, ulcers, cold, cough.
- Total uses
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coughs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysentery | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |