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Doona ovalifolia

Doona ovalifolia · Accepted scientific name

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

Doonna ovalifolia, scientifically known as Doonna ovalifolia, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to specific ecological niches, it is traditionally used in various healing practices to treat diverse ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its medicinal significance.

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

Doona ovalifolia

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific and limited geographical range within the tropical regions of Asia. Its distribution is primarily centered within the Indian Subcontinent, where it finds suitable environmental conditions to thrive. Specifically, its presence has been documented in the island nation of Sri Lanka. Beyond this particular area, the species does not show a widespread or global occurrence. Consequently, its natural habitat remains closely tied to these specific South Asian territories.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Doona ovalifolia 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 Doona ovalifolia
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

Doona ovalifolia 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 Doona ovalifolia
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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