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Calea ternifolia

Calea ternifolia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Sparse (51 studies) · ★★☆☆☆

Calea ternifolia, scientifically known as Calea ternifolia, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat digestive ailments, fever, and inflammation. This plant holds significant pharmacological interest for its potential therapeutic properties.

Family
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Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Calea ternifolia

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across various regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout Mexico Central, covering a significant portion of the country's heartland. The species also extends into Mexico Northeast and Mexico Gulf, adapting to the diverse climates found there. Furthermore, its distribution continues into the Mexico Southwest area. Finally, the plant is documented to thrive within the Mexico Southeast region as well.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Belize
Central America Costa Rica
Central America El Salvador
Central America Guatemala
Central America Honduras

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Calea ternifolia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Plant parts reported in Calea ternifolia
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Leaf

  1. FEBS letters

Chemicals

Calea ternifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Oxozacatechinolide, Caleochromene A, Phosphoric acid, SULFURIC ACID, carbonic acid.

Chemicals reported in Calea ternifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
1-Oxozacatechinolide 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Caleochromene A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phosphoric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
SULFURIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
carbonic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
chlorhydric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
salicylic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
succinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

1-Oxozacatechinolide

  1. Dr. Duke

Caleochromene A

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Phosphoric acid

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SULFURIC ACID

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carbonic acid

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chlorhydric acid

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salicylic acid

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succinic acid

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Activities

Calea ternifolia has 42 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Additive, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Analgesic, Antiarthritic.

Activities reported in Calea ternifolia
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Acidulant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Additive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Analgesic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiarthritic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidandruff 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidermatotic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antieczemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Acidulant

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Additive

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Analgesic

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Antiarthritic

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Antibacterial

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Antidandruff

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Antidermatotic

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Antieczemic

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Antifeedant

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Preparations

Calea ternifolia has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include ethanolic leaf extracts, organic extracts.

Preparations reported for Calea ternifolia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Ethanolic leaf extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Organic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Ethanolic leaf extracts

  1. FEBS letters

Organic extracts

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology