Duboisia hopwoodii
Duboisia hopwoodii, commonly known as Hopwood's duboisia, is an Australian shrub valued for its potent alkaloid content. Primarily cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes, it serves as a critical source of scopolamine and hyoscyamine. These compounds are essential in producing medicines used to treat motion sickness and various gastrointestinal disorders.
- Scientific name: Duboisia hopwoodii
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Duboisia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Duboisia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions of the Australian continent. It can be found growing within the state of New South Wales. Additionally, its range extends into the Northern Territory. The species is also present in the tropical and subtropical areas of Queensland. Finally, its distribution reaches as far as South Australia and Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Duboisia hopwoodii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nicotine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nicotine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Duboisia hopwoodii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Stimulant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stimulant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Duboisia hopwoodii has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |