Dodonaea polyandra

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Dodonaea viscosa var. laurina
• Dodonaea viscosa subf. laurina

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Dodonaea polyandra, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaaceae. It is further identified by its specific genus, Dodonaea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is distributed across specific regions within the Oceania and Australian continents. In the Papuasia region, it can be found growing in New Guinea. Its range also extends significantly into the country of Australia. Specifically, the species is located within the state of Queensland. These two primary areas define its known geographical presence.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dodonaea polyandra is characterized by its stature as a tree, exhibiting a robust and well-developed structural framework. This plant possesses a distinctly woody habit, with firm, lignified tissues that provide the necessary support for its elevated growth form.

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Dodonaea polyandra is characterized by the production of small, specialized seeds that serve as the primary vehicle for dispersal and propagation. Scientific measurements of its reproductive output indicate a highly consistent seed morphology, with the seed mass exhibiting no variance across documented samples. The seed mass is recorded at a mean value of 0.00476 g, which is identical to both its maximum and minimum recorded values of 0.00476 g. This uniformity in mass suggests a highly standardized developmental process during the maturation of the seeds, ensuring that each reproductive unit possesses the same physical properties for successful establishment within its environment.

Seed mass mean:

0.00476 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Dodonaea polyandra has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem.

Leaf

1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques
2. Journal of ethnopharmacology
3. Phytochemistry

Stem

1. Phytochemistry

Chemicals

Dodonaea polyandra has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Polyandric acid A, 5,7-dihydroxy-3'(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-3,4'-dimethoxy flavone, Clerodane Diterpenoids, Flavonoid, Terpenoid.

Polyandric acid A

1. Journal of natural products
2. Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems

5,7-dihydroxy-3'(3-methylbut-2-enyl)-3,4'-dimethoxy flavone

1. Phytochemistry

Clerodane Diterpenoids

1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques

Flavonoid

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenoid

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Dodonaea polyandra has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include dermatitis, psoriasis.

Dermatitis

1. Journal of natural products

Psoriasis

1. Journal of natural products

Preparations

Dodonaea polyandra has 3 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf and stem extracts, leaf extracts, leaf resin.

Leaf and stem extracts

1. Phytochemistry

Leaf extracts

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Leaf resin

1. Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques