Cyrtosperma merkusii
Cyrtosperma merkusii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (319 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Cyrtosperma merkusii, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely used in traditional African medicine. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently employed to treat inflammation, skin infections, and various ailments. Its therapeutic potential continues to attract significant interest in modern pharmacological research and studies.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cyrtosperma merkusiiDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, it is specifically documented in Vietnam. Its presence extends significantly into the Malesia zone, where it can be found on the island of Borneo. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout Jawa and Malaya. Finally, its range reaches across the waters to include the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Solomon Is. | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Fiji | WCVP |
| Southwestern Pacific | Gilbert Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cyrtosperma merkusii has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALUMINUM, Ash, BORON, CALCIUM, CALCIUM OXALATE.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BORON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM OXALATE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COPPER | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MANGANESE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cyrtosperma merkusii has 291 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Acarifuge, Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acarifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |