Olax subscorpioidea
Olax subscorpioidea, commonly known as a medicinal shrub within the Olacaceae family, is highly valued in traditional ethnobotany. Native to tropical forest ecosystems, this plant is utilized for its diverse bioactive properties. Researchers are currently exploring its phytochemical potential to discover new therapeutic applications for various health conditions.
- Scientific name: Olax subscorpioidea
- Family: Olacaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Olax subscorpioidea, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Santalales. 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, known as Olax subscorpioidea, is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is specifically documented across several different countries within this tropical zone. For instance, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Benin and Burkina. The species also inhabits various territories in Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends further into the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
Chemicals
Olax subscorpioidea has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include phenols, 4'-O-methylgallocatechin, anthraquinones, flavonoids, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| phenols | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4'-O-methylgallocatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| santalbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Olax subscorpioidea has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticonvulsant, Antioxidant, Anxiolytic, Neurosedative, Sedative.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticonvulsant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neurosedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sedative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Olax subscorpioidea has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, bacterial infections, biofilm, breast cancer, convulsion.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bacterial infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| biofilm | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| convulsion | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mental illness | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |