Polyspora dassanayakei
Polyspora dassanayakei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Polyspora dassanayakei, is a rare medicinal plant endemic to the tropical landscapes of Sri Lanka. Valued for its unique phytochemical properties, this species holds significant potential in traditional healing practices. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic applications is essential for advancing ethnobotanical research and conservation.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Polyspora dassanayakeiDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Polyspora dassanayakei, possesses a very restricted and specific geographical range. Its natural occurrence is confined entirely to the Indian Subcontinent. More specifically, this medicinal species is endemic to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Due to this limited distribution, it is found only within certain localized habitats across the country. Such a narrow ecological footprint makes the conservation of its native Sri Lankan environment essential for its survival.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Polyspora dassanayakei 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 stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Fitoterapia
Preparations
Polyspora dassanayakei has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include hexane extract of the stem bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hexane extract of the stem bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Hexane extract of the stem bark
- Fitoterapia