Phytelephas aequatorialis
Phytelephas aequatorialis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (208 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Phytelephas aequatorialis, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its unique therapeutic properties. Native to specific equatorial regions, this botanical treasure offers significant pharmacological potential. Researchers increasingly study its bioactive compounds, aiming to harness its natural healing abilities for modern wellness and advanced clinical applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Phytelephas aequatorialisDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Phytelephas aequatorialis, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its presence is strictly confined to the region of Western South America. Within this continent, the species is found exclusively in the country of Ecuador. Such a concentrated distribution suggests that the plant is endemic to this particular tropical environment. Consequently, its survival is closely tied to the unique ecological conditions found within the Ecuadorian landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Phytelephas aequatorialis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ash, CALCIUM, FAT, IRON, MAGNESIUM.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CALCIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IRON | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MAGNESIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PHOSPHORUS | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| POTASSIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| SODIUM | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STARCH | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZINC | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Ash
- Dr. Duke
CALCIUM
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
IRON
- Dr. Duke
MAGNESIUM
- Dr. Duke
PHOSPHORUS
- Dr. Duke
POTASSIUM
- Dr. Duke
SODIUM
- Dr. Duke
STARCH
- Dr. Duke
ZINC
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Phytelephas aequatorialis has 179 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, Absorbent, Aggregant, Analgesic, Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Absorbent | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiBPH | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCFS | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiCrohn's | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiLyme | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |