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Ehretia cymosa var. cymosa

Ehretia cymosa var. cymosa · Accepted scientific name

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

, scientifically known as Ehretiia cymosa var. cymosa, is a significant medicinal shrub valued in traditional herbal medicine. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, making it a vital resource for treating various ailments in folk healing practices.

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Native range
Africa
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Ehretia cymosa var. cymosa

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed across the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence has been documented within the borders of Benin. It also thrives in the coastal and inland areas of the Gambia. Furthermore, the species can be found growing throughout the landscapes of Ghana and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends into the Ivory Coast.

Region Area
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Gambia
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone
West Tropical Africa Togo
West-Central Tropical Africa Cabinda

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Ehretia cymosa var. cymosa 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 Ehretia cymosa var. cymosa
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

Ehretia cymosa var. cymosa 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 Ehretia cymosa var. cymosa
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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