Doratoxylon apetalum
Doratoxylon apetalum, commonly known as the Apetalum tree, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating inflammatory conditions. This species serves as a vital natural resource for pharmacological research and holistic wellness applications.
- Scientific name: Doratoxylon apetalum
- 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. 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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Sapindaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Doratoxylon | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Doratoxylon apetalum, is referred to by various regional names depending on the linguistic context. In English, it is commonly known as the Apetalous Dora, while in Spanish, it is called Doratoxylon apetalo. In Portuguese, the species is recognized as Doratoxylon apetalo, and in Tagalog, it is known as Apetalous Dora.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Doratoxylon apetalum, is utilized in medicinal applications primarily through its specialized chemical constituents rather than simple physical structures. The most significant component used for therapeutic purposes is its polyphenol-rich extract, which is derived from the plant's tissues to harness a high concentration of bioactive compounds. This extract serves as the primary medium for delivering the plant's antioxidant and medicinal properties, making it the most critical part of the organism for pharmacological study and traditional use.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenol-rich extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Doratoxylon apetalum has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include polyphenols, Flavonoids, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, epicatechin.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| polyphenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrogen peroxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| procyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Doratoxylon apetalum has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antiapoptotic, Cytoprotective.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiapoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Doratoxylon apetalum has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Zika Virus Infection, cardiovascular diseases, dengue virus, inflammation, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Zika Virus Infection | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dengue virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |