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

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Bollén

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Kageneckia oblonga

Synonyms

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.

Chemicals reported in Kageneckia oblonga
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
23,24-Dihydrocucurbitacin F 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Prunasin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Prunasine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

23,24-Dihydrocucurbitacin F

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Prunasin

  1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Prunasine

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆