Angostura trifoliata
Angostura trifoliata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Angostura trifoliata, scientifically known as Angostura trifoliata, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized to treat digestive ailments, inflammation, and skin conditions. This plant holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Trunk Bark
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Angostura trifoliataDistribution
This plant is characterized by a specific geographical range within the South American continent. Its presence is documented across several regions, primarily focusing on the northern and western sectors. In Northern South America, the species can be found growing in Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it is also distributed throughout Colombia. Consequently, its natural habitat is concentrated within these two specific neighboring countries.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Angostura trifoliaata, is a medicinal shrub or small tree where various components may hold therapeutic potential, though specific attention is often directed toward its structural elements. Among its most significant medicinal features is the trunk bark, which is frequently harvested for its bioactive compounds. This bark contains the essential chemical constituents required for traditional preparations, making it a primary part of the plant utilized in various medicinal applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trunk bark | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Angostura trifoliata has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CADINENE, Cuspareine, Cusparine, EO, Galipine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| CADINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cuspareine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cusparine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Galipine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| QUINOLINE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Quinaldine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| VIT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Angostura trifoliata has 18 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allergenic, Antibacterial, Antifeedant, Antimalarial, Antiseptic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antispasmodic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Convulsant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Enterocontractant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Expectorant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FLavor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| trunk bark | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |