Dovyalis abyssinica
Dovyalis abyssinica, commonly known as the Abyssian herbal healer, is a resilient medicinal plant native to East African highlands. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat respiratory ailments and skin inflammations. Modern research continues to explore its significant pharmacological potential in holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Dovyalis abyssinica
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dovyalis abyssinica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Salicaceae. It is further identified by the genus Dovyalis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Salicaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dovyalis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Dovyalis abyssiniica, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is commonly called رامحة حبشية, while in Amharic, it is known as ኮሽም, and in Finnish, it is identified as punakeiomena.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | رامحة حبشية | Wikidata |
| am | ኮሽም | Wikidata |
| fi | punakeiomena | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the Northeast Tropical Africa region. Its range extends across several key territories, including Ethiopia and Somalia. Furthermore, it can be found in the areas of Sudan and South Sudan. The species also inhabits the island of Socotra within the Northeast Tropical zone. Finally, its presence reaches into East Tropical Africa, specifically within Kenya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Socotra | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Somalia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dovyalis abyssinica has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxytremulacin, CH2Cl2, MeOH, dovyalicin A, dovyalicin B.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-hydroxytremulacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CH2Cl2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MeOH | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl 1-hydroxy-6-oxocyclohex-2-enecarboxylate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tremulacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Dovyalis abyssinica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include trypanosomiasis.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trypanosomiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |