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Erythrospermum zeylanicum

Erythrospermum zeylanicum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Erythrospemum zeylanicum, is a precious medicinal plant revered in traditional herbal medicine. Native to specific tropical regions, it possesses unique therapeutic properties used to treat various ailments. This botanical species is highly valued for its bioactive compounds, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and wellness.

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

Erythrospermum zeylanicum

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is highly localized. Specifically, it can be found growing in the natural habitats of Sri Lanka. This narrow distribution suggests that the species may be endemic to this particular island region. Consequently, its occurrence is strictly tied to the unique environmental conditions found in Sri Lanka.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Erythroxylum zeylanicum is characterized by its perennial, woody growth habit, forming a robust shrub or small tree structure. As a woody plant, it develops a lignified stem system that provides significant structural support and stability. The stems are typically branched, with the bark exhibiting a texture and coloration characteristic of the species, serving as the primary conductive framework for the plant's development. This woody nature allows the plant to maintain a permanent perennial stature, distinguishing it from herbaceous species within similar ecological niches.

Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Erythrospermum zeylanicum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Erythrospermum zeylanicum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Erythrospermum zeylanicum has 18 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 Erythrospermum zeylanicum
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 ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimelanomic 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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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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