Ilex dipyrena
Ilex dipyrena, commonly known as the Madagascar holly, is a versatile medicinal plant native to the unique ecosystems of Madagascar. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used in herbal remedies to address various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications in modern medicine.
- Scientific name: Ilex dipyrena
- Family: Aquifoliaceae
- 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 Aquifoliales and the family Aquifoliaceae, it is classified under the genus Ilex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Aquifoliales | WCVP |
| Family | Aquifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ilex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions within East and South Asia. In China, its presence is noted throughout the South-Central territories as well as the high-altitude areas of Tibet. Its range extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found specifically in the state of Assam. Furthermore, the species thrives within the rugged terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the mountainous landscapes of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ilex dipyrena has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include amphetamine, cathinone, dl-phenylephrine, myristic acid, palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amphetamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cathinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dl-phenylephrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylpropanolamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ilex dipyrena has 2 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ilex dipyrena has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include burns, fever, pain.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |