Dysoxylum gotadhora
Dysoxylum gotadhora, commonly known as Gota Kola, is a significant medicinal plant revered in traditional Ayurvedic practices. Renowned for its potent neuroprotective properties, it is primarily used to enhance cognitive function, memory, and mental clarity. This versatile herb serves as a natural tonic for revitalizing the nervous system.
- Scientific name: Dysoxylum gotadhora
- Family: Meliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Sapindaales, it is classified under the family Meliaceae. It is specifically identified by the genus Dysoxylum and the species Dysoxylum gotadhora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Meliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dysoxylum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several key regions in Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central areas as well as on the island of Hainan. Moving into the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the state of Assam and the broader East Himalaya region. Additionally, the species extends its range into the neighboring country of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various subtropical and montane environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dysoxylum gotadhora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include rocaglaol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| rocaglaol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Dysoxylum gotadhora has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |