Calopogonium caeruleum
Calopogonium caeruleum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Calopogonium caeruleum, is a remarkable medicinal herb prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific temperate regions, this plant offers a wealth of bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its potential in modern herbalism.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Calopogonium caeruleumDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct oceanic and continental regions. Within the Malesian zone, its presence is recorded in the Philippines and on Christmas Island. Moving into Papuasia, it can be found inhabiting the Bismarck Archipelago as well as the island of New Guinea. The species also extends its range into the Australian continent, specifically within the state of Queensland. Together, these locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive across diverse tropical and subtropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Christmas I. | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Calopogonium caeruleum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
genistein
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Calopogonium caeruleum has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |