Dioncophyllum thollonii
Dioncophyllum thollonii, commonly known as "pau de cobra," is a medicinal plant native to Brazil. Highly valued in traditional medicine, it is primarily used for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Often prepared as a decoction, it serves as a natural remedy for treating skin ailments and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Dioncophyllum thollonii
- Family: Dioncophyllaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Finally, it is a member of the family Dioncophyllaceae, falling under the genus Dioncophyllum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Dioncophyllaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dioncophyllum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dioncophyllum thollonii, is categorized under the genus 双钩叶属 in various Chinese linguistic contexts. Specifically, it is referred to as 双钩叶属 in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans and zh-cn) and in Singapore (zh-sg), while the Traditional Chinese forms used in Taiwan (zh-han) and Hong Kong (zh-hk) are 雙鉤葉屬 and 雙鈎葉屬, respectively.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 双钩叶属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 雙鉤葉屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 雙鈎葉屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 双钩叶属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 双钩叶属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 雙鉤葉屬 | Wikidata |
| pt | Dioncophyllum | Wikidata |
| es | Dioncophyllum | Wikidata |
| zh | 雙鉤葉屬 | Wikidata |
| ja | ディオンコフィルム・トロニイ | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific ecological zones of West-Central Tropical Africa. Its documented geographical presence includes the vast forested regions of the Congo. Additionally, this species can be located within the borders of Gabon. These two nations represent the core areas where the plant's natural habitat is established. Consequently, its distribution is closely tied to the tropical landscapes of this particular African region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dioncophyllum thollonii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dioncophylline E.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dioncophylline E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dioncophyllum thollonii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |