Olax nana
Olax nana, commonly known as the dwarf ola, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and stems possess potent bioactive compounds. This plant is frequently utilized for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, offering natural therapeutic benefits for diverse health conditions.
- Scientific name: Olax nana
- Family: Olacaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Olax nana, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Santalales. Finally, it is a member of the family Olacaceae and falls under the genus Olax.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Santalales | WCVP |
| Family | Olacaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Olax | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within the Indian Subcontinent. It can be found growing naturally in the state of Assam and throughout much of India. Its presence extends into the neighboring country of Bangladesh, where it occupies various habitats. Additionally, the species is common in the mountainous terrain of the East Himalaya. Finally, its geographical range reaches into the diverse landscapes of Nepal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
Chemicals
Olax nana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, sterols, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Olax nana has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |