Mitrephora heyneana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is found within specific regions of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat includes several diverse locations across India. Additionally, the species extends its presence to the island nation of Sri Lanka. These two countries represent the primary geographical range for this medicinal species. Consequently, its distribution is closely tied to the tropical environments of these South Asian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Mitrephora heyneaana is characterized by its distinct growth habit as a climbing plant. Specifically, it functions as a self-supporting climber, exhibiting a structural nature that allows it to ascend through various mechanical means. Within its growth classifications, it can be described both as a liana or a vine, maintaining a self-supporting status. Furthermore, its climbing mechanism is categorized as self-supporting, falling under the morphological spectrum of being either an obligatory or facultative climber depending on the environmental support available, yet consistently retaining its capacity for self-supporting development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Mitrephora heyneana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Betulin

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betulinic acid

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Activities

Mitrephora heyneana has 23 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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Antifeedant

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Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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