Doratoxylon apetalum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Stadtmannia diversifolia
• Hypelate diversifolia
• Hippobromus apetalus var. diphyllus
• Doratoxylon apetalum subsp. madagascariense
• Melicoccus diversifolia
• Melicoccus diphylla
• Melicoccus apetala
• Hippobromus apetalus
• Doratoxylon diversifolium

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further organized into the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Sapindales, falling under the family Sapindaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by the genus Doratoxylon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is specifically found within the unique ecosystems of the Western Indian Ocean. Its natural range is restricted to several key island locations in this oceanic region. Specifically, researchers have documented its presence on the island of Mauritius. Additionally, the species can be located on the island of Réunion. Consequently, its geographical distribution is quite localized to these specific maritime territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Doratoxylon apetalum is characterized by its robust growth form, which classifies it as a tree. It exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary mechanical support for its stature. In terms of its ecological habitat and positioning, the plant is terrestrial rather than aquatic or semiaquatic, and it functions as a terrestrial organism rather than an obligatory or facultative epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Doratoxylon apetalum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, CHLOROGENIC ACID, Epicatechin, Flavonoids, Procyanidins.

polyphenols

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

CHLOROGENIC ACID

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

Epicatechin

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

Flavonoids

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

Procyanidins

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

caffeic acid

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

hydrogen peroxide

1. Free radical research

kaempferol

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

quercetin

1. Journal of inflammation (London, England)

Activities

Doratoxylon apetalum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiapoptotic, Cytoprotective.

Antioxidant

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
2. Free radical research

Antiapoptotic

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Cytoprotective

1. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Doratoxylon apetalum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Zika Virus Infection, cardiovascular diseases, dengue virus, inflammation, oxidative stress.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations