Melochia tomentosa
Melochia tomentosa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Meloia tomenta, scientifically known as Meloia tomenta, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often utilized in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant botanical interest due to its unique bioactive compounds, which contribute to its potential role in treating various ailments and supporting wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melochia tomentosaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across North America, spanning from the United States into various regions of Mexico. In the United States, it can be found specifically in Texas within the South-Central region and throughout Florida in the Southeast. Its presence in Mexico is quite extensive, covering several distinct ecological zones. Specifically, it inhabits the Central, Northeast, and Gulf regions of the country. This wide range highlights the plant's ability to adapt to different environments across these southern territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melochia tomentosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Melochinone, Melosatin A, Melosatin B.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Melochinone | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Melosatin A | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Melosatin B | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |