Dillenia andamanica
Andaman dillenia
Dillenia andamanica, commonly known as a rare medicinal shrub, is an endemic species primarily found in the rainforests of Sri Lanka. Renowned for its unique botanical characteristics, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering potential therapeutic properties used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments and support holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Dillenia andamanica
- Family: Dilleniaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dillenia andamanica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Dilleniales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Dillenieaceae and falls under the genus Dillenia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dilleniales | WCVP |
| Family | Dilleniaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dillenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by different names depending on the language used, being referred to as ديلنيا أندامانية in Arabic and Andaman Dillenia in English.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ديلنيا أندامانية | Wikidata |
| en | Andaman Dillenia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across specific regions within the Indo-China zone. Its geographical range is notably concentrated within the Andaman Islands. Additionally, the species can be found inhabiting the Nicobar Islands. These island chains represent the core areas where its natural habitat exists. Consequently, the distribution of Dillenia andamaniica is restricted to these unique maritime environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
Activities
Dillenia andamanica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dillenia andamanica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antimalarial.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |