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Pittosporum dasycaulon

Pittosporum dasycaulon · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Pittosporum dasycaulon, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to various tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, this plant is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat skin ailments and inflammatory conditions. Its unique chemical constituents offer significant potential for modern therapeutic research and development.

Family
Pittosporaceae
Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Pittosporum dasycaulon

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales, it is classified under the family Pittosporaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Pittosporum and the specific species Pittosporum dasycaulon.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Pittosporaceae
Genus Pittosporum

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found within the specific geographical region of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural range is notably concentrated within the borders of India. Due to this localized occurrence, it is considered an indigenous species to this part of South Asia. The environmental conditions of the Indian landscape provide the ideal habitat necessary for its growth. Consequently, researchers focusing on this species often direct their studies toward the diverse ecosystems found across India.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Pittosporum dasycaulon is characterized by its specialized growth habit as a woody climber. It functions as a self-supporting liana or vine, utilizing its structural integrity to ascend through surrounding vegetation. Depending on its environmental context and available support, its climbing mechanism can be classified as either an obligatory or facultative self-supporting climber, allowing it to navigate complex forest architectures through its climbing architecture.

Climber :
self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Pittosporum dasycaulon has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Pittosporum dasycaulon
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Chemicals

Pittosporum dasycaulon has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include KALAMBROSIDE A, Leptinidine.

Chemicals reported in Pittosporum dasycaulon
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
KALAMBROSIDE A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Leptinidine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

KALAMBROSIDE A

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Leptinidine

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Activities

Pittosporum dasycaulon has 3 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Pittosporum dasycaulon
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifungal 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antibacterial

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Antifungal

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Antimicrobial

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics

Preparations

Pittosporum dasycaulon has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous leaves extract (AQLE).

Preparations reported for Pittosporum dasycaulon
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous leaves extract (aqle) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous leaves extract (aqle)

  1. Journal of biomolecular structure & dynamics