Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus
Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus, scientifically known as Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus, is a fascinating medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal practices. Belonging to the Apocynaceae family, it is often recognized for its unique climbing habit and bioactive compounds. Researchers study this species for its potential therapeutic properties and diverse pharmacological applications.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Marsdenia Thyrsiflora
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dischidanthus thyrsiflorusSynonyms
- Marsdenia thyrsiflora
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dischidanthus, where it is known as Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Dischidanthus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several regions across Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its presence also extends into the East Himalaya region of the subcontinent. Moving into Indo-China, the species is distributed across the country of Cambodia. Finally, its habitat includes the tropical landscapes of Thailand.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya |
| Indo-China | Cambodia |
| Indo-China | Thailand |
| Malesia | Malaya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Activities
Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antioxidant
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Hepatoprotective
- Frontiers in pharmacology
Preparations
Dischidanthus thyrsiflorus has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf extract
- Frontiers in pharmacology