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Dobera glabra

Dobera glabra · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Dobera glabra, scientifically known as Dobera glabra, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, this species offers various therapeutic potential, particularly in treating inflammatory conditions. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological properties is essential for exploring its role in modern medicine.

Family
Salvadoraceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Leaves
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Salvadora Glabra · Dobera Dubia · 3 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dobera glabra

Synonyms

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 ordered as Brassicales and placed in the family Salvadoraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dobera, specifically the species Dobera glabra.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Brassicales WCVP
Family Salvadoraceae WCVP
Genus Dobera WCVP

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Its distribution specifically includes the nation of Djibouti. It is also naturally occurring in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Furthermore, the species can be located throughout Somalia. Finally, its range extends through both Sudan and South Sudan.

Region Area Source
Northeast Tropical Africa Djibouti WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Eritrea WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Ethiopia WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Somalia WCVP
Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan-South Sudan WCVP
East Tropical Africa Kenya WCVP
East Tropical Africa Uganda WCVP
Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia WCVP
Arabian Peninsula Yemen WCVP
Indian Subcontinent India WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, Dobera glabra, is a medicinal species where the leaves serve as a significant part of its biological structure and therapeutic potential. These leaves are typically characterized by their specific shape and arrangement on the stem, acting as the primary site for photosynthesis to support the plant's growth. In various traditional medicinal practices, the leaves are often harvested and utilized due to their unique phytochemical composition, which may contain bioactive compounds essential for their healing properties.
Plant Part Sources Confidence
leaves Heliyon (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Dobera glabra has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HYDROXY, Isorhamnetin, Keto, kaempferol.

Most Reported Compounds

Compound Sources Confidence
HYDROXY Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Isorhamnetin Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Keto Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
kaempferol Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Activities

Dobera glabra has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Confidence
Analgesic Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Dobera glabra has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Confidence
analgesic Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Confidence
aqueous leaves extract Heliyon (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆