Metrosideros excelsa
Metrosideros excelsa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Metrosideros excelsa, is a versatile medicinal plant highly valued in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is frequently utilized to treat respiratory ailments, skin disorders, and inflammatory conditions. This resilient species plays a crucial role in holistic wellness and ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Metrosideros excelsaDistribution
This plant exhibits a widely scattered distribution across various remote oceanic regions. In the Macaronesian archipelago, it can be found inhabiting the islands of both the Azores and Madeira. Its presence extends to the Southern Hemisphere, specifically appearing on the Norfolk Islands of Australia. In the Pacific, the species is also established in the northern parts of New Zealand. Finally, its range reaches the remote Subantarctic Islands, specifically around Tristan da Cunha.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| Subantarctic Islands | Tristan da Cunha | WCVP |
Chemicals
Metrosideros excelsa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Metrosideros excelsa has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |