Gymnostachyum latifolium
Gymnostachyum latifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Gymnosteachyum latifolium, scientifically known as Gymnostachyum latifolium, is a significant medicinal plant valued in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical composition offers vital insights into its potential applications in modern pharmacological developments and herbal medicine.
- Family
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- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Gymnostachyum latifoliumDistribution
This plant, Gymnostachyum latifolium, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the vast region known as the Indian Subcontinent. Within this broad area, its presence is specifically recorded in India. Consequently, its natural habitat is tied to the unique environmental conditions found in Indian territories. This limited range highlights the plant's particular ecological requirements within the subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gymnostachyum latifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Betulin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Betulin
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Gymnostachyum latifolium has 12 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include AntiHIV, Anticarcinomic, Antifeedant, Antiflu, Antiinflammatory.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiflu | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aphidifuge | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |