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Endiandra anthropophagorum

Endiandra anthropophagorum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (6 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Endiandra anthropophagorum, is a rare medicinal plant celebrated for its potent therapeutic properties. Often found in dense tropical ecosystems, it is utilized in traditional healing practices to treat various ailments. Understanding its chemical composition is crucial for discovering new pharmacological breakthroughs in modern medicine.

Family
Lauraceae
Native range
Australasia
Parts used
Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Endiandra anthropophagorum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Endiandra anthropophagorum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Laurales. Finally, it is a member of the family Lauraceae and falls under the genus Endiandra.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Laurales
Family Lauraceae
Genus Endiandra

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is currently known to grow only within the borders of Australia. Specifically, its documented presence is confined to the state of Queensland. This localized distribution suggests that the species may have unique environmental requirements found in that region. Consequently, researchers focus their botanical studies on this particular part of the Australian continent.

Region Area
Australia Queensland

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Endiandra anthropophagorum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Plant parts reported in Endiandra anthropophagorum
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Chemicals

Endiandra anthropophagorum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-dihydroguaiaretic acid, ENDIANDRIN A, ENDIANDRIN B, cinbalansan.

Chemicals reported in Endiandra anthropophagorum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-dihydroguaiaretic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ENDIANDRIN A 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ENDIANDRIN B 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
cinbalansan 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-dihydroguaiaretic acid

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

ENDIANDRIN A

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

ENDIANDRIN B

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

cinbalansan

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Activities

Endiandra anthropophagorum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Activities reported in Endiandra anthropophagorum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Cytotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Cytotoxic

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Preparations

Endiandra anthropophagorum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include DCM extract from the roots.

Preparations reported for Endiandra anthropophagorum
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Dcm extract from the roots 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Dcm extract from the roots

  1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry