Duboisia
Duboisia, commonly known as the duboisia shrub, is a genus of medicinal plants native to Australia. Renowned for its high alkaloid content, particularly scopolamine and hyoscyamine, it serves as a critical botanical source for pharmaceutical industries. These alkaloids are essential in developing treatments for various neurological and gastrointestinal conditions.
- Scientific name: Duboisia
- 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. Ultimately, it is identified by the 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 exhibits a widespread presence across various regions within the Australian continent. Its geographical range includes the diverse landscapes of New South Wales and Queensland. Additionally, it can be found throughout the arid and tropical expanses of the Northern Territory. The distribution extends further south to include the various terrains of South Australia. Finally, its occurrence is also noted within the vast wilderness of 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 |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Duboisia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scopolamine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| scopolamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |