Balanops australiana
Balanops australiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Balanops australiana, scientifically known as Balanops australiana, is a resilient shrub native to the arid regions of Australia. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it has traditionally been used by Indigenous communities to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights into natural pharmacology and the profound biodiversity of the Australian outback.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Balanops australianaDistribution
This plant is native to the specific environmental conditions found within the Australian continent. Its geographical range is notably restricted to a single region. Specifically, the distribution of Balanops australiana is limited to the state of Queensland. Within this area, it occupies particular ecological niches that support its growth. Consequently, this species is considered an endemic component of the Queensland flora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Balanops australiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Balanops australiana has 18 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 | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |