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Viola stocksii

Viola stocksii · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Viola stocksii, scientifically known as Viola stocksii, is a delicate perennial herb native to specific alpine or rocky habitats. Renowned for its subtle beauty and unique ecological niche, this plant offers significant botanical interest. Exploring its medicinal properties reveals potential therapeutic benefits rooted in its traditional herbal applications.

Family
Violaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Viola Somalensis · Viola Cinerea Var. Stocksii · 3 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Viola stocksii

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Viola stocksii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Malpighiales. Ultimately, it is a member of the family Violaceae and the genus Viola.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malpighiales
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide-reaching distribution across several distinct regions. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found in Socotra, Somalia, and throughout the Sudan-South Sudan area. Its range also extends into Western Asia, specifically within the borders of Afghanistan. Additionally, the species is present on the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in Oman. This diverse geographical spread highlights its ability to inhabit varied environments across these territories.

Region Area
Northeast Tropical Africa Socotra
Northeast Tropical Africa Somalia
Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan-South Sudan
Western Asia Afghanistan
Arabian Peninsula Oman
Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Pakistan

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Viola stocksii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CADMIUM, CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC.

Chemicals reported in Viola stocksii
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
CADMIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CALCIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MAGNESIUM 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ZINC 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

CADMIUM

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

CALCIUM

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

MAGNESIUM

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

ZINC

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Conditions

Viola stocksii has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include bacterial infections, erectile dysfunction, obesity, prostate cancer.

Conditions investigated for Viola stocksii
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Bacterial infections 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Erectile dysfunction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Obesity 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Prostate cancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Bacterial infections

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Erectile dysfunction

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Obesity

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Prostate cancer

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology