Cucumis trigonus
Cucumis trigonus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cucumis trigonus, is a specialized medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this species is studied for its bioactive compounds. Understanding its traditional uses and chemical composition offers significant potential for developing new treatments in modern herbal pharmacology.
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cucumis trigonusSources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Cucurbitales, it is further classified under the family Cucurbitaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is defined by its placement within the genus Cucumis.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus | Cucumis |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Cucumis trigonus, possesses a specific and localized natural range. Its primary geographical presence is centered within the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, the species is specifically documented to grow in India. This limited distribution suggests that the plant thrives under the unique climatic conditions found in these areas. Consequently, its availability for medicinal purposes is closely tied to these particular Indian landscapes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Cucumis trigonus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROFORM, alcohol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CHLOROFORM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CHLOROFORM
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
alcohol
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR
Activities
Cucumis trigonus has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Analgesic
- Pharmacology
Conditions
Cucumis trigonus has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include granuloma, hypertension.
| Condition | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Granuloma | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypertension | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Granuloma
- Pharmacology
Hypertension
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
Cucumis trigonus has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Alcoholic extract, alcoholic fruit extract.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alcoholic fruit extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Alcoholic extract
- Pharmacology
Alcoholic fruit extract
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research : IJPR