Bollen
Kageneckia oblonga · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (13 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Bollen, scientifically known as Kageneckia oblonga, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, this species is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Exploring its phytochemical composition offers fascinating insights into its potential applications within modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Bollen
- Scientific synonyms
- Kageneckia Crataegifolia · Kageneckia Crataegoides · 2 more
Names
Common Names
- Bollen
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Bollén
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Kageneckia oblongaSynonyms
- Kageneckia crataegifolia
- Kageneckia crataegoides
- Lydaea lyday
- Kageneckia ovata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Rosales, falling within the family Rosaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Kageneckia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Rosales | WCVP |
| Family | Rosaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Kageneckia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is found within a specific region of the southern portion of the South American continent. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated in the central part of Chile. Within this geographical range, the species thrives according to the local environmental conditions. This localized distribution makes it a characteristic element of the central Chilean landscape. Consequently, its presence is limited to this particular area of Southern South America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Chile Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Kageneckia oblonga has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 23,24-Dihydrocucurbitacin F, Prunasin, Prunasine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 23,24-Dihydrocucurbitacin F | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prunasin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Prunasine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
23,24-Dihydrocucurbitacin F
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Prunasin
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Prunasine
- Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences
Activities
Kageneckia oblonga has 4 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antipyretic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Kageneckia oblonga has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cancer, analgesic, antioxidant, antipyretic.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| cancer | Cancers (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| analgesic | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antipyretic | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extracts | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dichloromethane | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extracts | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| global methanol | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| global methanol extract | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hexane | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |