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Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata

Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata, is a distinctive medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Often found in specific tropical habitats, this variety is studied for its potential bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and traditional uses is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine.

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Native range
Northern America
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad presence across several distinct regions within Mexico. Its geographical range encompasses the diverse landscapes of Mexico Central and Mexico Northeast. Additionally, the species can be found throughout the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. The distribution extends further into the arid environments of Mexico Northwest. Finally, it is also documented within the territories of Mexico Southwest.

Region Area
Mexico Mexico Central
Mexico Mexico Northeast
Mexico Mexico Gulf
Mexico Mexico Northwest
Mexico Mexico Southwest
Mexico Mexico Southeast
Central America Belize
Central America Costa Rica
Central America El Salvador
Central America Guatemala

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

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Activities

Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Activities reported in Cuphea appendiculata var. appendiculata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimelanomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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