Duboisia leichhardtii
Duboisia leihehardtii, commonly known as the medicinal duboisia, is a significant Australian shrub valued for its potent alkaloid content. Primarily utilized in pharmaceutical industries, it serves as a crucial source of scopolamine and hyoscine. These bioactive compounds are essential for developing treatments for motion sickness and various neurological conditions.
- Scientific name: Duboisia leichhardtii
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, 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 a specific species of medicinal flora with a very limited natural range. Its documented geographical distribution is confined entirely to the continent of Australia. Within this country, it can be found growing in the tropical regions of Queensland. This concentrated location suggests that the species relies on the particular climate and soil conditions found there. Consequently, its presence is highly localized to this specific northeastern part of the Australian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Duboisia leichhardtii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nicotine, scopolamine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nicotine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| scopolamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |