Cantinoa mutabilis
Cantinoa mutabilis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (35 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Cantinoa mutabilis, scientifically known as Cantinoa mutabilis, is a highly nutritious leafy green indigenous to the Andean regions of South America. Often referred to as "cañihua" or "mountain spinach," this resilient plant is celebrated for its exceptional protein content and dense array of essential vitamins and minerals.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cantinoa mutabilisDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several different continents and regions. In Southern Africa, it can be found specifically within the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Its range extends across the ocean to the Northwestern Pacific, where it grows in the Mariana Islands. Within the Southeastern United States, the species is located in both Alabama and Florida. Finally, its presence is noted in North America within the region of Mexico Central.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Marianas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cantinoa mutabilis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene, SABINENE.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Caryophyllene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SABINENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cantinoa mutabilis has 33 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Antiacne, Antiasthmatic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiasthmatic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticariogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidermatitic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |