Dillenia suffruticosa
Shrubby dillenia
Dillenia suffruticosa, commonly known as the Simpoh Air, is a resilient shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its large, striking white flowers and edible fruit, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine for its diverse antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Dillenia suffruticosa
- Family: Dilleniaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Dilleniales, specifically within the family Dilleniaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in 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, known scientifically as Dillenia suffruticosa, is recognized by various regional and linguistic names across different cultures. In Malay, it is referred to as Pokok Simpoh Air, while in German, it is called Malaysischer Rosenapfel. Its common names also extend to other languages, such as Simpoh Ayer in Azerbaijani, سیمپوه آیر in Persian, and ديلنيا شجيرية in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | سیمپوه آیر | Wikidata |
| az | Simpoh Ayer | Wikidata |
| de | Malaysischer Rosenapfel | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Simpoh Air | Wikidata |
| ar | ديلنيا شجيرية | Wikidata |
| id | Meringis ayer | Wikidata |
| fa | سیمپوه ایر | Wikidata |
| fa | سیمپوهٔ آیر | Wikidata |
| en | Shrubby Dillenia | Wikidata |
| en | Simpoh | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across Asia and the Indian Ocean. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is commonly found growing in both India and Sri Lanka. Its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically inhabiting the landscapes of Cambodia. In the Malesia region, the species can be located on the island of Borneo. Finally, its presence reaches the Western Indian Ocean, where it is established in the Seychelles.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Dillenia suffruticosa, possesses various anatomical structures that contribute to its biological function and medicinal potential. The roots serve as a vital foundation, anchoring the shrub to the soil and facilitating the absorption of water and essential nutrients through the root system. The leaves are prominent, typically characterized by their large, leathery texture and distinct venation, playing a crucial role in photosynthesis. Additionally, the barks of the stems provide a protective outer layer for the plant, housing various phytochemicals that are often studied for their therapeutic properties.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dillenia suffruticosa has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulinic acid, betulinic acid, dichloromethane, eugenol, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupeol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dillenia suffruticosa has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dillenia suffruticosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, cancer, triple-negative breast cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triple-negative breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |