Jacaranda caucana
Jacaranda caucana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Jacaranada caucana, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments, including inflammation and skin conditions. This botanical specimen offers significant potential for pharmacological research and natural therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Jacaranda caucanaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its range extends through the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into the northern part of the continent, it can also be found in Venezuela. Additionally, the species inhabits parts of Western South America, specifically within Colombia. Together, these locations define the natural habitat of Jacaranda caucana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Jacaranda caucana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Jacaranda caucana has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| MeOH extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polar extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |