Alphitonia macrocarpa
Alphitonia macrocarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (27 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Alphitonia macrocarpa, scientifically known as Alphitonia macrocarpa, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, the plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including skin infections and inflammation, offering valuable bioactive compounds for holistic health and pharmacological research.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Alphitonia macrocarpaDistribution
This plant is native to specific regions within the broader Papuasian area. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated in the island of New Guinea. Additionally, it can be found throughout the Bismarck Archipelago. These specific locations define the natural range where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these distinct parts of Papuasia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alphitonia macrocarpa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Alphitonia macrocarpa has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |