Dioecrescis erythroclada

Dioecrescis erythroclada, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant, belongs to the family Rubiaceae. Found in specific tropical regions, it is valued for its unique phytochemical properties. Traditional practitioners utilize its various parts to treat diverse ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and therapeutic applications worldwide.

  • Scientific name: Dioecrescis erythroclada
  • Family: Rubiaceae
  • Native range: Asia-Tropical

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Dioecrescis erythroclada, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and is placed within the genus Dioecrescis.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Gentianales WCVP
Family Rubiaceae WCVP
Genus Dioecrescis WCVP

Common Names

This plant, known scientifically as Dioecrescis erythroclada, is referred to by the common name 红皮栀子 in Chinese (zh).
Language Common Name Source
zh 红皮栀子 Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent and the Indo-China region. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the state of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Moving into the Indo-China territory, the species can be found growing in Cambodia. It also maintains a distribution within the borders of Laos. Finally, the plant extends its reach into the country of Myanmar.

Region Area Source
Indian Subcontinent Assam WCVP
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh WCVP
Indo-China Cambodia WCVP
Indo-China Laos WCVP
Indo-China Myanmar WCVP
Indo-China Thailand WCVP
Indo-China Vietnam WCVP

Chemicals

Dioecrescis erythroclada has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include glycosides, saponins, tannins.

Total chemicals
3
Scientific sources
3

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
glycosides 1 ★☆☆☆☆
saponins 1 ★☆☆☆☆
tannins 1 ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Dioecrescis erythroclada has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include diabetes mellitus.

Total uses
1
Scientific sources
1

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
diabetes mellitus 1 ★☆☆☆☆