Moquilea platypus
Moquilea platypus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (218 studies) · ★★★★★
Moquilea platypus, scientifically known as Moquilea platypus, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Traditionally utilized in various healing practices, it offers significant bioactive compounds. Understanding its botanical characteristics and pharmacological potential is essential for exploring its role in natural medicine and modern 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
Moquilea platypusDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several regions of North and Central America. In Mexico, its presence is noted across the Central and Gulf coastal areas. It is also widely distributed throughout the Southwest and Southeast portions of the country. Moving southward, the species extends into the tropical landscapes of Central America. Specifically, its range includes the country of Belize.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Central American Pacific Is. | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
Chemicals
Moquilea platypus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, PHOSPHORUS.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ascorbic acid | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| niacin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| riboflavin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thiamin | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Moquilea platypus has 207 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acidulant, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allergenic, Analgesic, Androgenic?.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Androgenic? | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiAGE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCTS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |