Badiera penaea
Badiera penaea · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (16 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Badiera penaea, scientifically known as Badiera penaea, is a medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Commonly used in traditional healing practices, it offers various bioactive compounds that support wellness. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its diverse applications in natural medicine and herbal remedies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Badiera penaeaDistribution
This plant, known as Badiera penaea, exhibits a specific range across the Caribbean islands. Its presence is well-documented within the nation of the Dominican Republic. It can also be found growing naturally throughout Haiti. Furthermore, the species extends its reach to the Leeward Islands. Finally, its geographical distribution includes the territory of Puerto Rico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
Chemicals
Badiera penaea has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-Dehydroxy-4-demethylpodophyllotoxin, Polygalacic acid, Polygalaxanthone A, Polygalaxanthone B, Saponins.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-Dehydroxy-4-demethylpodophyllotoxin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polygalacic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polygalaxanthone A | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Polygalaxanthone B | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Badiera penaea has 11 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidepressant, Antihepatomic, Antimutagenic, Antiseptic, Antitumor (Lung).
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidepressant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor (Lung) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor (Ovary) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunomodulator | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |