Haemodorum simplex
Haemodorum simplex · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Haemodorum simplex, is a distinctive medicinal plant belonging to the Haemodoraceae family. Renowned for its vibrant floral displays and unique physiological properties, this species is valued in traditional medicine. It offers significant bioactive potential, making it a subject of interest for pharmacological research into its therapeutic healing capabilities.
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Haemodorum Polycephalum
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Haemodorum simplexSynonyms
- Haemodorum polycephalum
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Commelinales, it is classified under the family Haemodoraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus, Haemodorum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Commelinales | WCVP |
| Family | Haemodoraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Haemodorum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is specifically recognized for its limited and distinct geographical range. It is native to the continent of Australia, where it can be found growing in the wild. Within this vast landmass, its presence is primarily concentrated in the state of Western Australia. This localized distribution suggests that the species is adapted to the specific environmental conditions of that particular region. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species must direct their studies toward the western coastal or inland areas of the country.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Haemodorum simplex has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dilatrin, haemodorol, haemodorone, haemodorose, xiphidone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| dilatrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| haemodorol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| haemodorone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| haemodorose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xiphidone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
dilatrin
- Journal of natural products
haemodorol
- Journal of natural products
haemodorone
- Journal of natural products
haemodorose
- Journal of natural products
xiphidone
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Haemodorum simplex has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiviral, Cytotoxic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude extract of both the bulbaceous and aerial components | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |