Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustifolia
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustifolia, commonly known as Hop Bush, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various arid regions. Renowned for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, this subspecies is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern therapeutic research.
- Scientific name: Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustifolia
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Following the order Sapindales, it is a member of the family Sapindaceae and is specifically placed within the genus Dodonaea.
| 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 is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context, such as Dodonaea mafosa subsp. angustifolia in ast.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ast | Dodonaea mafosa subsp. angustifolia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution spanning several regions across the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Gabon and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward the eastern part of the continent, the species is also located within Northeast Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence is documented in the countries of Djibouti and Eritrea. Finally, the plant completes its recorded range in this area by inhabiting the highlands and lowlands of Ethiopia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Djibouti | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustifolia, is characterized by distinct morphological features that contribute to its medicinal profile. The foliage is composed of numerous green leaves, where each individual leaf typically exhibits an elongated, lanceolate shape. Scientific studies often focus on the pharmacological potential of the species by utilizing methanolic leaf extracts to isolate bioactive compounds. Additionally, the plant produces a small, inconspicuous flower that facilitates its reproductive cycle within its natural habitat.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanolic leaf extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flower | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. angustifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |