Dunalia spinosa
Dunalia spinosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Dunalia spinosa, scientifically known as Dunalia spinosa, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Found in specific ecological niches, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical profile is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Solanaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Lycioplesium Meyenianum · Dierbachia Ramiflora · 9 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dunalia spinosaSynonyms
- Lycioplesium meyenianum
- Dierbachia ramiflora
- Dunalia inermis
- Dunalia angustifolia
- Dunalia besseri
- Dunalia lycioides
- Dunalia ramiflora
- Atropa spinosa
- Lycium meyenianum
- Dierbachia lycioides
- Grabowskia meyeniana
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 organized under the order Solanales and the family Solanaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Dunalia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Solanales | WCVP |
| Family | Solanaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dunalia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the western and southern regions of the South American continent. In Western South America, its presence is notably recorded within the borders of Bolivia. The species is also found extending through the diverse landscapes of Peru. Moving toward the southern portion of the continent, its range reaches into the northern parts of Chile. Consequently, the geographical footprint of Dunalia spinosa is concentrated along the western coast and adjacent Andean territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dunalia spinosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include As, ETHYLENE, Jasmonic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| As | Molecular and cellular biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ETHYLENE | FEBS letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Jasmonic acid | FEBS letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| suspension cells | Comptes rendus de l'Academie des sciences. Serie III, Sciences de la vie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |