Doona trapezifolia
Doona trapezifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Doonia trapezifolia, scientifically known as Doonia trapezifolia, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering a natural approach to holistic healing.
- 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 trapezifoliaDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Doonia trapezifolia, exhibits a specific and limited range in its natural habitat. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in a very particular location. Specifically, the geographical distribution of this medicinal species extends to the island nation of Sri Lanka. This concentrated occurrence highlights its unique ecological requirements within the region. Understanding such localized distribution is essential for the conservation and study of this botanical resource.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Doona trapezifolia 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
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Activities
Doona trapezifolia 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
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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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