Dionysia drabifolia
Dionysia drabifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dionysia drabifolia, scientifically known as Dionysia drabifolia, is a rare and resilient medicinal herb found in high-altitude Himalayan regions. Valued in traditional medicine, it possesses unique therapeutic properties often used to treat respiratory ailments and inflammation. This precious botanical species remains a vital subject for ethnobotanical research and conservation.
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Primula Drabifolia · Dionysia Termeana
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dionysia drabifoliaSynonyms
- Primula drabifolia
- Dionysia termeana
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Ericales, it is further categorized into the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Dionysia.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Dionysia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Dionysia drabifolia, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is primarily centered within the region of Western Asia. Specifically, the species can be found growing in the country of Iran. Because of this restricted habitat, it is considered to have a localized distribution rather than a global one. Understanding this precise location is essential for researchers studying its unique ecological requirements.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iran |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Dionysia drabifolia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include NO.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| NO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
NO
- Iranian journal of immunology : IJI
Preparations
Dionysia drabifolia has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract, methanolic extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extract
- Immunological investigations
Methanolic extracts
- Iranian journal of immunology : IJI