Dodonaea viscosa
Hopseed bush
Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as Hop Bush, is a versatile evergreen shrub widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This hardy plant is frequently utilized to treat skin ailments, respiratory issues, and various inflammatory conditions globally.
- Scientific name: Dodonaea viscosa
- Family: Sapindaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 under the order Sapindales and the family Sapindaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Dodonaea, specifically as the species Dodonaea viscosa.
| 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, Dodonaea viscosa, is known by various regional names across different languages and cultures. In Indonesia, it is commonly referred to as Sikil (id), while in the Malayalam language of India, it is called വ്രാളി (ml). Among the Quechua-speaking communities, it is known as Ch'akatiya (qu), and in French-speaking regions, it is called bois de reinette (fr). Additionally, in South Africa, the plant is referred to as Sandolien (af).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| id | Sikil | Wikidata |
| ml | വ്രാളി | Wikidata |
| qu | Ch'akatiya | Wikidata |
| fr | bois de reinette | Wikidata |
| af | Sandolien | Wikidata |
| pnb | سنتھا | Wikidata |
| th | ตำเสาหนู | Wikidata |
| zh | 车桑子 | Wikidata |
| ar | شث دابق | Wikidata |
| hi | विलायती मेहॆंदी | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning several diverse regions across the globe. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is notably recorded in Spain. Moving toward Northern Africa, the species can be found within the territory of Tunisia. Its range extends into Macaronesia, where it inhabits both Cape Verde and Madeira. Finally, the plant is also documented in West Tropical Africa, specifically in Benin.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Dodonaea viscosa, offers various components that are utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties. The most commonly utilized part is the leaf, specifically the green, resinous leaves which are often processed into medicinal preparations. Researchers frequently study the efficacy of whole DV aqueous and/or organic extracts to capture a broad spectrum of bioactive compounds. Additionally, the flowers and the roots are also recognized for their specific medicinal contributions, making the entire plant a versatile resource in traditional pharmacology.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 10
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| whole DV aqueous and/or organic extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Dodonaea viscosa has 48 reported phytochemicals identified across 56 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include quercetin, epicatechin, flavonoids, gallic acid, kaempferol.
- Total chemicals
- 48
- Scientific sources
- 56
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| quercetin | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4',5,7-trihydroxy-3,6-dimethoxyflavone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dodonaea viscosa has 14 reported activities identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antiproliferative, Anticholinesterase.
- Total activities
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dodonaea viscosa has 31 reported medicinal uses identified across 38 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, oxidative stress, skin diseases, wounds, Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 31
- Scientific sources
- 38
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| E. coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Streptococcus pyogenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |