Castela emoryi
Castela emoryi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Castela emoeryi, scientifically known as Castela emoeryi, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its bioactive compounds, offering potential benefits in treating various ailments and contributing significantly to ethnobotanical research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Castela emoryiDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the arid regions of North America. In the Southwestern United States, it can be found growing within the states of Arizona and California. Its range also extends significantly southward into the country of Mexico. Within Mexico, the species is specifically located in the Northeast and Northwest regions. Consequently, the habitat of Castela emoryi is concentrated in these particular desert environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
Chemicals
Castela emoryi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Castela emoryi has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphidifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |