False ohelo

Names

Common Names

• False ohelo

Regional and Traditional Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Diplomorpha

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Malvales, it is further categorized into the family Thymelaeaceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified under the specific genus Wikstroemia.

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the globe. In Southern Africa, its presence is noted specifically within the Cape Provinces. Moving toward the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found inhabiting the islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues. Its range extends into Western Asia, where it is documented in Afghanistan. Finally, the species is also located within the South-Central regions of China.

Chemicals

Wikstroemia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Anthraquinones, Coumarins, Fatty acids, Flavonoids, Lignans.

Anthraquinones

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Coumarins

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Fatty acids

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Flavonoids

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Lignans

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Phytosterols

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Terpenes

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Terpenoids

1. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology

Activities

Wikstroemia has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antiinflammatory, Antimalarial, Hepatoprotective, Neuroprotective.

Most Reported Activities

Medicinal Uses

Wikstroemia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bronchitis, rheumatoid arthritis.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations