Eremophila dalyana
Eremophila dalyana, commonly known as the Daly River shrub, is a resilient medicinal plant native to the arid regions of Northern Australia. Renowned for its unique pharmacological properties, this species is valued in traditional healing practices for its potential bioactive compounds, offering significant promise for future botanical research and medicine.
- Scientific name: Eremophila dalyana
- Family: Scrophulariaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Eremophila dalyana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Lamiales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Scrophulariaceae and falls under the genus Eremophila.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Scrophulariaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eremophila | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eremophila dalyana, is known by various regional names across its native habitats. In English, it is commonly referred to as Daly's eremophil; in Russian, it is known as эремофила даляна; and in Kazakh, it is called эремофила даляна.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant, known as Eremophila dalyana, exhibits a specific range across the Australian continent. Its presence is documented within the vast landscapes of the Northern Territory. Additionally, the species can be found growing in various regions throughout Queensland. The geographical distribution also extends southward into the state of South Australia. Collectively, these locations define the natural habitat where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eremophila dalyana, is primarily utilized in traditional medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures, which include the stems, leaves, and flowers, contain the concentrated bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications. By harvesting the aerial parts, practitioners can access the plant's medicinal properties while leaving the root system intact, allowing for potential regrowth and sustainable collection.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eremophila dalyana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include elemol, eudesmol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| elemol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eudesmol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |