corkwood trees
Duboisia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Corkwood trees, scientifically known as Duboisia, is a genus of shrubs native to Australia. Highly valued in pharmacology, these plants are a primary source of isoquinoline alkaloids, specifically apoatropine and deoxyapoatropine. These compounds are essential in producing medicinal agents used to treat muscle spasms and various neurological conditions.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Corkwood Trees
- Scientific synonyms
- Entrecasteauxia
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- corkwood trees
Scientific Names
Accepted name
DuboisiaSynonyms
- Entrecasteauxia
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Entrecasteauxia
German:
- Duboisiapflanze
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Duboisia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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 |
|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales |
| Australia | Northern Territory |
| Australia | Queensland |
| Australia | South Australia |
| Australia | Western Australia |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Duboisia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include scopolamine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| scopolamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
scopolamine
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)