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Dipterocarpus insignis

Dipterocarpus insignis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Dipterocarpus insignis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Native to specific tropical regions, this species is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its significant potential in modern pharmacological applications.

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 and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Dipterocarpus insignis

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Dipterocarpus insignis, possesses a very specific and limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is primarily concentrated within the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is found natively in the island nation of Sri Lanka. Because of this narrow occurrence, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Understanding this localized habitat is essential for the conservation efforts of the species.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

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

Chemicals reported in Dipterocarpus insignis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

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betulinic acid

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Activities

Dipterocarpus insignis has 23 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 Dipterocarpus insignis
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 ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 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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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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