Securidaca inappendiculata
Securidaca appendiculata, commonly known as the Violet Tree, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is extensively used in traditional medicine to treat ailments ranging from inflammation and infections to neurological disorders, serving as a cornerstone of ethnobotanical healing.
- Scientific name: Securidaca inappendiculata
- Family: Polygalaceae
- 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 Fabales, it is classified under the family Polygalaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Securidaca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Polygalaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Securidaca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Securidaca appendiculata, is recognized by various common names depending on the linguistic and regional context. In Chinese, it is referred to by several names, including 蝉翼藤 (zh), 蝉翼藤 (zh-hans), and 蝉翼藤 (zh-cn), as well as 五味藤 (zh). Additionally, it is sometimes called 丢了棒 (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 蝉翼藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 蝉翼藤 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 蝉翼藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 五味藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 丢了棒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 一摩消 | Wikidata |
| zh | 当低相悲 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刁了棒 | Wikidata |
| zh | 象皮藤 | Wikidata |
| zh | 中啷项 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, Southeast, and Hainan provinces. The species also extends its reach into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically appearing in Assam. Additionally, its distribution covers the territory of Bangladesh. Together, these locations highlight the plant's significant footprint across diverse Asian landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as the Violet Tree, utilizes various anatomical structures for its medicinal properties, particularly its extensive roots. The root system is often harvested to extract bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies. While the stems provide the necessary structural support for the plant's growth, it is the chemical composition found within the plant's tissues that is most significant. Specifically, the plant is noted for containing a unique fatty oil that is extracted for various therapeutic applications in folk medicine.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| roots | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| stems | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| root | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fatty oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Securidaca inappendiculata has 20 reported phytochemicals identified across 21 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include palmitic acid, Polyphenol, benzoic acid, benzophenone, beta-sitosterol.
- Total chemicals
- 20
- Scientific sources
- 21
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| palmitic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polyphenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| benzophenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl p-methoxycinnamate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Securidaca inappendiculata has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Securidaca inappendiculata has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atherosclerosis, inflammation, Neuroinflammation, Oxidative Stress, Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| atherosclerosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroinflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oxidative Stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acute lung injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| autoimmune diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| collagen-induced arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuropathic pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |