Dolomiaea macrocephala
Dolomiaea macrocephala, commonly known as the large-headed Dolomiaea, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. This species holds significant pharmacological potential for developing new therapeutic treatments in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Dolomiaea macrocephala
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Asterales, it is classified under the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Dolomiaea and the specific species Dolomiaea macrocephala.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dolomiaea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dolomiaea macrocephala, is referred to by various common names depending on the regional language and script used. In Chinese, it is known as 大头川木香, which is written as 大头川木香 in Simplified Chinese (zh-cn) and as 大頭川木香 in Traditional Chinese (zh-tw).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大头川木香 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 大头川木香 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 大頭川木香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Dolomiaea macrocephala, exhibits a specific geographical range within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing in the mountainous regions of Nepal. Additionally, its natural habitat extends into the territories of Pakistan. The species is also widely distributed throughout the West Himalaya. These locations highlight the plant's preference for the high-altitude environments of South Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Dolomiaea macrocephala, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential is often found within the roots, specifically when the root system is harvested at the correct developmental stage. Practitioners frequently use the raw roots in traditional formulations to extract their bioactive compounds without undergoing prior processing. In addition to the underground structures, the green leaf of the plant also plays a role in its biological profile, contributing to the overall medicinal complexity of the species.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| raw roots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dolomiaea macrocephala has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dolomiaea macrocephala has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include back pain, joint pain.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| joint pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |