Kayea stylosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Kayea stylosa, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is primarily documented within the tropical regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Specifically, the species is found growing in the natural habitats of Sri Lanka. This localized distribution suggests that the plant is endemic to this particular island nation. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions provided by the Sri Lankan landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Kayea stylosa is characterized by its distinct woody growth habit, forming robust, perennial structures typical of tropical forest trees. The plant exhibits a woody constitution, providing the structural integrity necessary for its development within its natural habitat. This woody nature extends from the primary stem and branching architecture to the lignified tissues that support its overall canopy and biomass.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

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

betulinic acid

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Activities

Kayea stylosa has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

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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