Wikstroemia dolichantha
Wikstroemia dolichantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Wikstroemia dolichaanthas, scientifically known as Wikstroemia dolichaantha, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional healing practices. Native to specific subtropical regions, this plant is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in various herbal formulations to address diverse ailments, offering promising therapeutic potential in pharmacology.
- Family
- Thymelaeaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Diplomorpha Dolichantha · Daphne Dolichantha · 10 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Wikstroemia dolichanthaSynonyms
- Diplomorpha dolichantha
- Daphne dolichantha
- Wikstroemia effusa
- Daphne dolichantha var. effusa
- Stellera circinata
- Diplomorpha dolichantha var. effusa
- Diplomorpha dolichantha var. pubescens
- Wikstroemia circinata var. divaricata
- Wikstroemia dolichantha var. pubescens
- Stellera circinata var. divaricata
- Wikstroemia dolichantha var. effusa
- Wikstroemia circinata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Malvales and placed in the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Wikstroemia, specifically as the species Wikstroemia dolichaantha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malvales | WCVP |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Wikstroemia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of East and Southeast Asia. In China, it is primarily located within the South-Central region. Its range extends into the Indo-China peninsula, where it can be found in Thailand. Additionally, the species is documented to grow within the borders of Vietnam. These locations represent the known territories where the species thrives in the wild.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Wikstroemia dolichantha has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Chamaejasmine, Padmatin, TAXIFOLIN, aromadendrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chamaejasmine | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Padmatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TAXIFOLIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aromadendrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chamaejasmine
- Biomolecules
- Nutrients
Padmatin
- Nutrients
TAXIFOLIN
- Nutrients
aromadendrin
- Nutrients
Medicinal Uses
Wikstroemia dolichantha has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include atopic dermatitis, bronchitis, edema, erythema, itching.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| atopic dermatitis | Biomolecules (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| edema | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| erythema | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| itching | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pneumonia | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Biomolecules (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EtOH extract | Nutrients (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |