Doona congestiflora
Doona congestiflora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Doona congestiflora, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant flowering patterns, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is traditionally utilized in various healing practices to address diverse ailments, offering promising potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Doona congestifloraDistribution
This plant is found within a specific regional range in the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat is limited to the island nation of Sri Lanka. Within this tropical territory, the species occupies distinct ecological niches. The distribution pattern highlights its localized presence in South Asian ecosystems. Consequently, this plant remains a notable part of the island's unique botanical landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Doona congestiflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Doona congestiflora has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
| 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
- Dr. Duke
AntiHIV
- Dr. Duke
Antibacterial
- Dr. Duke
Anticancer
- Dr. Duke
Anticarcinomic
- Dr. Duke
Antiedemic
- Dr. Duke
Antifeedant
- Dr. Duke
Antiflu
- Dr. Duke
Antiinflammatory
- Dr. Duke
Antileukemic
- Dr. Duke