Dovyalis macrocalyx
Dovyalis macrocalyx, commonly known as the Large-flowered Dovyalis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Renowned for its vibrant blooms, this species is utilized in traditional healing practices to address various ailments, offering a natural approach to wellness through its potent, bioactive botanical compounds.
- Scientific name: Dovyalis macrocalyx
- Family: Salicaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Dovyalis macrocalyx, 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. Finally, it is situated within 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, Dovyalis macrocalyx, is known by the common name رامحة كبيرة الكأسية in Arabic.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | رامحة كبيرة الكأسية | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Dovyalis macrocalyx, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found in Burundi and the Central African Republic. Its range also extends to Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo within the same central tropical zone. Additionally, the species is present in Northeast Tropical Africa, specifically covering the areas of Sudan and South Sudan. Collectively, these locations highlight its presence across diverse tropical landscapes in both central and northeastern Africa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | 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 | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dovyalis macrocalyx has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxytremulacin, dovyalicin A, dovyalicin B, dovyalicin C, dovyalicin E.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-hydroxytremulacin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin A | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin E | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dovyalicin F | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |