Bolboschoenus fluviatilis
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, scientifically known as Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to specific riparian habitats. Renowned for its unique biochemical properties, it has long been utilized in traditional healing practices. This study explores its therapeutic potential, focusing on its bioactive compounds and its role in ethnobotany.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Bolboschoenus fluviatilisDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions in the Southwestern Pacific. Within Australia, it can be found spanning the coastal areas of New South Wales and Queensland. Its presence is also noted on the Norfolk Islands, extending its reach further into the ocean. Moving south, the species is established throughout the northern parts of New Zealand. Additionally, its range extends to the island of New Caledonia, highlighting its diverse oceanic habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | New Caledonia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis has 23 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |