Dodonaea lanceolata
Dodonaea lanceolata, commonly known as the lance-leaf hopbush, is a resilient shrub native to various regions of Australia. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant possesses unique bioactive properties. It is often utilized for its potential therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating skin ailments and addressing various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Scientific name: Dodonaea lanceolata
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Sapindales and falls into the family Sapindaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dodonaea, specifically as the species Dodonaea lanceolata.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dodonaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dodonaea lanceolata, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In English, it is frequently called the lance-leaved hop bush, while in Afrikaans, it is known as knievarkie. Additionally, in isiXhosa, the plant is identified as isigqini.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Dodonaea lanceolata, exhibits a specific geographical range across the Australian continent. It is found within the tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory. Additionally, the species extends its presence into the diverse ecosystems of Queensland. Its distribution also reaches across to the western side of the country in Western Australia. These three regions represent the primary areas where this medicinal plant occurs naturally.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dodonaea lanceolata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dodonaea lanceolata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dodonaea lanceolata has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include wounds.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |