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Kayea myrtifolia

Kayea myrtifolia · Accepted scientific name

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

, scientifically known as Kayea myrtifolia, is a significant medicinal plant prized in traditional herbalism. Often found in tropical regions, this species contains bioactive compounds utilized for their therapeutic properties. It is frequently studied for its potential to treat various ailments, offering valuable insights into natural pharmacology 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

Kayea myrtifolia

Distribution

This plant, Kayea myrtifolia, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution within the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is primarily documented as being native to the Malesia botanical region. Within this vast area, its presence is specifically noted on the island of Borneo. This indicates that the species thrives in the unique rainforest ecosystems characteristic of this particular island. Consequently, its natural habitat is geographically restricted to these specific equatorial environments.

Region Area
Malesia Borneo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Kayea myrtifolia is characterized by its specialized growth habit as a woody climber. Structurally, the plant functions as a self-supporting liana and vine, utilizing its climbing mechanism to ascend through the forest canopy. In terms of its climbing strategy, it is classified as a self-supporting climber, exhibiting a growth pattern that allows it to maintain structural integrity while seeking vertical elevation. This physiological trait indicates that it can function both as an obligatory and facultative climber, depending on the available environmental scaffolding, ultimately establishing itself as a robust, self-supporting woody component within its ecosystem.

Climber :
self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

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

Chemicals reported in Kayea myrtifolia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Kayea myrtifolia 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 Kayea myrtifolia
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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