Ruehssia cundurango subsp. cundurango
Ruehssia cundurango subsp. cundurango · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (45 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Ruehssia cundurango subsp. cundurango, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it has long been utilized in traditional medicine to address various ailments. This subspecies offers unique biochemical compounds that continue to fascinate modern pharmacological research.
- Family
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- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
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- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ruehssia cundurango subsp. cundurangoDistribution
This plant is primarily found across the western regions of South America. Its natural habitat spans several distinct countries within this part of the continent. Specifically, it can be located within the diverse ecosystems of Colombia. Additionally, the species is documented to grow throughout Ecuador. Finally, its geographical range extends further south into the territory of Peru.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Western South America | Colombia |
| Western South America | Ecuador |
| Western South America | Peru |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ruehssia cundurango subsp. cundurango has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caoutchouc, Conduritol, D-Cymarose, D-Thevetose, D-glucose.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Caoutchouc | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Conduritol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-Cymarose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-Thevetose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-glucose | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Drevogenin D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sitosterol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Caoutchouc
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Conduritol
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D-Cymarose
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D-Thevetose
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D-glucose
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Drevogenin D
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EO
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Sitosterol
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Tannin
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Activities
Ruehssia cundurango subsp. cundurango has 35 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticariogenic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticariogenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiarrheic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidysenteric | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antilipolytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anthelmintic
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AntiHIV
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Antibacterial
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Anticancer
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Anticariogenic
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Antidiarrheic
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Antidysenteric
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Antihepatotoxic
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Antihypertensive
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Antilipolytic
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Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bark | Journal of natural medicines (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |