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Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum

Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum, is a striking ornamental shrub prized for its vibrant, multicolored foliage. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this plant holds significant traditional medicinal value, particularly in various cultures for treating skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues through its diverse bioactive chemical compounds.

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Native range
Africa
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution that spans across multiple continents and climatic zones. In West Tropical Africa, its presence can be noted in regions such as Gambia. Its range extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically encompassing the Gulf of Guinea Islands. Furthermore, it is found in South Tropical Africa within Mozambique and throughout the Western Indian Ocean in the Comoros. Finally, the species reaches into Asia, specifically documented in China South-Central.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West-Central Tropical Africa Gulf of Guinea Is.
South Tropical Africa Mozambique
Western Indian Ocean Comoros
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indo-China Andaman Is.
Indo-China Thailand

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8,14-Dihydronorsalutaridine, Crotonosine, Linearisine, Pronuciferine.

Chemicals reported in Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
8,14-Dihydronorsalutaridine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Crotonosine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linearisine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Pronuciferine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

8,14-Dihydronorsalutaridine

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Crotonosine

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Linearisine

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Pronuciferine

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Activities

Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anesthetic, Antispasmolytic, Cholinergic.

Activities reported in Codiaeum variegatum var. variegatum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anesthetic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antispasmolytic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cholinergic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anesthetic

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Antispasmolytic

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Cholinergic

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