Dillenia bracteata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Dillenia bracteata, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, the species is specifically found in the country of India. This localized presence suggests that the plant thrives under particular environmental conditions found in these areas. Consequently, its occurrence is highly characteristic of the Indian landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Dillenia bracteata is characterized by its distinctive growth habit, functioning as a self-supporting climber. Depending on the specific ecological context and developmental stage, its climbing nature can be described through various structural modalities, acting as a liana or a vine. In terms of its climbing strategy, the plant exhibits characteristics of both obligatory and facultative self-supporting forms, utilizing its structural integrity to ascend while maintaining a degree of independent stability.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Dillenia bracteata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Betulin

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betulinic acid

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Activities

Dillenia bracteata has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

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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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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