Boehmeria excelsa
Boehmeria excelsa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Boehmeria excelsa, is a versatile medicinal plant valued in traditional herbal medicine. Primarily recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, it is widely used to treat skin ailments and infections. This botanical specimen offers significant therapeutic potential for modern pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Boehmeria excelsaDistribution
This plant exhibits a very restricted and specific geographical distribution. It is found exclusively within the remote regions of Southern South America. More precisely, its habitat is limited to the unique ecosystem of the Juan Fernández Islands. Due to this localized presence, the species is considered endemic to this specific island group. Consequently, its entire natural range is confined to this small oceanic territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Juan Fernández Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Boehmeria excelsa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Boehmeria excelsa 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 | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |