Metrosideros sclerocarpa
Metrosideros sclerocarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (57 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Metrosideros sclerocarpa, is a significant medicinal plant found in various tropical regions. Valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat inflammatory conditions and skin ailments. Research continues to explore its bioactive compounds, highlighting its potential for developing new pharmaceutical treatments and remedies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Metrosideros sclerocarpaDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Metrosideros sclerocarpa, possesses a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural distribution is restricted to a single location within the vast continent of Australia. Specifically, this medicinal species can be found growing on Norfolk Island. Due to this narrow habitat, the plant is considered an endemic feature of that particular island environment. Consequently, its presence is highly localized rather than being spread across wider mainland territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Norfolk Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Metrosideros sclerocarpa has 21 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-SELINENE, Allo-Aromadendrene, Aromadendrene, BETA-ELEMENE, BETA-SELINENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-SELINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-ELEMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-SELINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bicyclogermacrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cadina-1,4-diene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Calacorene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DELTA-CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GAMMA-CADINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ALPHA-SELINENE
- Dr. Duke
Allo-Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-ELEMENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-SELINENE
- Dr. Duke
Bicyclogermacrene
- Dr. Duke
Cadina-1,4-diene
- Dr. Duke
Calacorene
- Dr. Duke
DELTA-CADINENE
- Dr. Duke
GAMMA-CADINENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Metrosideros sclerocarpa has 36 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Anesthetic, Antiacetylcholinesterase, Antiacne, Antibacterial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Cervix) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticariogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticonvulsant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidote (Strychnine) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifeedant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |