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Plectranthus fruticosus

Plectranthus fruticosus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Plectranthus fruticosus, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely used in traditional healing systems. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, particularly in treating respiratory ailments and inflammation. Its diverse bioactive compounds make it a valuable resource in natural pharmacology and wellness.

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Native range
Europe
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Plectranthus fruticosus

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Europe, its presence is noted specifically within Germany. Moving toward the Atlantic, it can be found growing in the Macaronesian region of Madeira. The species also extends into the tropical and southern reaches of Africa, including Mozambique in South Tropical Africa. Finally, it is widely distributed throughout Southern Africa, specifically within the Cape Provinces and KwaZulu-Natal.

Region Area
Middle Europe Germany
Macaronesia Madeira
South Tropical Africa Mozambique
Southern Africa Cape Provinces
Southern Africa KwaZulu-Natal
Southern Africa Eswatini
Southern Africa Northern Provinces
Southern South America Juan Fernández Is.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Plectranthus fruticosus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Plectranthus fruticosus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

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Activities

Plectranthus fruticosus has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Activities reported in Plectranthus fruticosus
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimelanomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

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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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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