Cyclanthera pedata
Cyclanthera pedata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (220 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Cyclanthera pedata, is a fascinating medicinal plant valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Belonging to the Rubiaceae family, this species is often sought in traditional herbalism for its potential healing benefits. Understanding its botanical characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for safe and effective usage.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cyclanthera pedataDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found specifically on the island of Réunion. Its presence extends into China, where it inhabits the South-Central regions as well as Tibet. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is documented across the East Himalaya. Finally, it is also widely distributed throughout the West Himalaya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyclanthera pedata has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| riboflavin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thiamin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyclanthera pedata has 207 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cyclanthera pedata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include hyperglycemia, hypertension.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hyperglycemia | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | Bioresource technology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |