Dischidia bengalensis
Dischidid bengalensis, commonly known as a medicinal succulent, is a unique plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its distinctive morphology, it holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditional practitioners utilize various parts of this species to treat diverse ailments, highlighting its growing importance in natural pharmacology and botanical research.
- Scientific name: Dischidia bengalensis
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized into the order Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Dischidid.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dischidia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Dischidia bengalensis, is known by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to as 孟加拉眼树莲 (zh) or 翠玉藤 (zh), while specifically in Mainland China, it is called 孟加拉眼树莲 (zh-cn), and in Taiwan, it is known as 孟加拉眼樹蓮 (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 孟加拉眼树莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 孟加拉眼树莲 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 孟加拉眼樹蓮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 翠玉藤 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, its presence is documented in the state of Assam and throughout the country of Bangladesh. It can also be found growing in the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya and across the landscapes of Nepal. Beyond the Indian Subcontinent, its range extends into the Indo-China region, specifically within Myanmar. Together, these areas define the diverse geographical footprint of Dischidia bengalensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dischidia bengalensis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dischidia bengalensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Thrombolytic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Thrombolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dischidia bengalensis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include acute pain, rheumatoid arthritis, thrombosis.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acute pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thrombosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |