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Scurrula parasitica var. parasitica

Scurrula parasitica var. parasitica · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (15 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Scurrula parasiticca var. parasiticca, is a unique hemiparasitic plant valued in traditional medicine. Found primarily in tropical regions, this species is recognized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized in folk remedies to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Temperate
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

Scurrula parasitica var. parasitica

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several key regions within East Asia. In mainland China, its distribution spans from the South-Central provinces to the Southeast regions. It can also be found in the diverse landscapes of Tibet and on the tropical island of Hainan. Extending beyond the mainland, the species is documented in the eastern territory of Taiwan. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's wide range throughout much of the East Asian continent.

Region Area
China China South-Central
China Hainan
China China Southeast
China Tibet
Eastern Asia Taiwan
Indian Subcontinent Assam
Indian Subcontinent Bangladesh
Indian Subcontinent East Himalaya
Indian Subcontinent India
Indian Subcontinent Nepal

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Scurrula parasitica var. parasitica has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, Coriamyrtin, Corianin, Coriatin, Tutin.

Chemicals reported in Scurrula parasitica var. parasitica
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-catechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coriamyrtin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Corianin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coriatin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tutin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
coriaria lactone 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-catechin

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Coriamyrtin

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Corianin

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Coriatin

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Tutin

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

coriaria lactone

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Activities

Scurrula parasitica var. parasitica has 8 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antihepatotoxic, Antimutagenic, Antinephrotoxic, Antiviral.

Activities reported in Scurrula parasitica var. parasitica
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antihepatotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimutagenic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antinephrotoxic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiviral 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diuretic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hypotensive 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Neuroprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anticancer

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Antihepatotoxic

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Antimutagenic

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Antinephrotoxic

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Antiviral

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Diuretic

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Hypotensive

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine

Neuroprotective

  1. The American journal of Chinese medicine