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Clutia lanceolata

Clutia lanceolata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Clutia lanceolata, scientifically known as Clutia lanceolata, is a versatile evergreen climber native to tropical regions. Renowned for its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and fragrant blooms, this medicinal plant is deeply embedded in traditional healing practices, utilized across various cultures to treat ailments ranging from skin infections to digestive issues.

Family
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Native range
Africa
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Clutia lanceolata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across Northeast Tropical Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. In the African region, it can be found within the borders of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Its range further extends through the territories of Sudan and South Sudan. Moving toward the Arabian Peninsula, the species is also present in Saudi Arabia. Finally, its geographical footprint includes the country of Yemen.

Region Area
Northeast Tropical Africa Eritrea
Northeast Tropical Africa Ethiopia
Northeast Tropical Africa Sudan-South Sudan
Arabian Peninsula Saudi Arabia
Arabian Peninsula Yemen

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Clutia lanceolata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saudin.

Chemicals reported in Clutia lanceolata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Saudin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Saudin

  1. Journal of natural products

Activities

Clutia lanceolata has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypoglycemic, Antidiabetic.

Activities reported in Clutia lanceolata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Hypoglycemic 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hypoglycemic

  1. Journal of natural products
  2. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Antidiabetic

  1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Conditions

Clutia lanceolata has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include hepatitis.

Conditions investigated for Clutia lanceolata
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Hepatitis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Hepatitis

  1. Tropical medicine and health