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Apatelantha viscida

Apatelantha viscida · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Aphelandra viscida, scientifically known as Aphelandra viscida, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical environments, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique botanical characteristics and bioactive compounds make it a subject of significant ethnobotanical interest.

Family
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Native range
Australasia
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Apatelantha viscida

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Apataelantha viscida, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is documented exclusively within the continent of Australia. More precisely, its distribution is confined to the state of Western Australia. This localized occurrence suggests that the species may be highly adapted to the unique environmental conditions found in that specific region. Consequently, researchers focusing on its habitat must direct their attention toward the western portions of the country.

Region Area
Australia Western Australia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Apatelantha viscida has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Apatelantha viscida
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Apatelantha viscida has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Activities reported in Apatelantha viscida
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimelanomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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