Dipogon lignosus
Dipogon lignosus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Dipogon lignosus, is a climbing perennial herb belonging to the Allium family. Often referred to as Saltpeter plant, it is highly valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Renowned for its potent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, this medicinal plant is primarily used to treat various ailments, including respiratory and digestive issues.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dipogon lignosusDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several continents. In Southern Africa, it can be found growing across the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Northern Provinces. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within Sri Lanka. Additionally, the species has established itself in Australia on Norfolk Island. These varied locations highlight the wide-ranging habitat suitable for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dipogon lignosus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxygenistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
hydroxygenistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Dipogon lignosus has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |