Dictamnus dasycarpus
Dictamnus dasycarpus, commonly known as the hairy dittany, is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean. Distinguished by its fuzzy foliage and fragrant flowers, this botanical specimen holds significant ethnobotanical value. Historically utilized in traditional medicine, it possesses unique bioactive properties that continue to interest modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Dictamnus dasycarpus
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindales, it is classified under the family Rutaceae. Its scientific identity is further refined by its placement within the genus Dictamnus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dictamnus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dictamnus dasycarpus, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is called Ясенец мохнатоплодный, while in Azerbaijani, it is referred to as Tükcüklümeyvə alışan. In Chinese, the plant is identified by several variations of the same name, including 白鲜 (zh), 白鮮 (lzh), and the simplified form 白鲜 (zh-hans).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Ясенец мохнатоплодный | Wikidata |
| az | Tükcüklümeyvə alışan | Wikidata |
| zh | 白鲜 | Wikidata |
| lzh | 白鮮 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 白鲜 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白鮮 | Wikidata |
| mk | рунтавоплоден русан | Wikidata |
| zh | 金雀儿椒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭哄哄 | Wikidata |
| zh | 臭骨头 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Northern and Eastern Asia. In the vast expanse of Siberia, its presence is specifically noted in the Chita region. The species also inhabits the Russian Far East, spanning the territories of Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye. Moving southward, its range extends into the diverse landscapes of China. Specifically, it can be found within the South-Central region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siberia | Chita | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Dittany, possesses various underground and structural components that are of interest in botanical study. The plant develops sturdy taproots that extend into the soil to provide stability and nutrient absorption. Within this root system, the specific roots are essential for the plant's overall health, and the medicinal properties are often concentrated in the root bark. Additionally, the bark of the stem serves as a protective outer layer for the plant's vascular system.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root bark | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| taproots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dictamnus dasycarpus has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 60 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fraxinellone, dictamnine, obacunone, fraxinellonone, beta-sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 45
- Scientific sources
- 60
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fraxinellone | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| dictamnine | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| obacunone | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| fraxinellonone | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limonin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutaevin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,3,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-2H-inden-2-one | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3,9-dimethyltricyclo[4.2.1.1(2,5)]dec-3-en-9-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3beta-hydroxy-cholesta-5-ene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dictamnus dasycarpus has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dictamnus dasycarpus has 21 reported medicinal uses identified across 24 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include jaundice, rheumatism, skin diseases, Clonorchis sinensis, allergic contact dermatitis.
- Total uses
- 21
- Scientific sources
- 24
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| jaundice | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Clonorchis sinensis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergic contact dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bleeding | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chronic hepatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| contact dermatitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |