Smilax ornata
Smilax ornata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (52 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Smilax ornata, scientifically known as Smilax ornata, is a climbing woody vine celebrated in traditional medicine. Often found in tropical regions, this plant is valued for its diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It serves as a vital botanical resource for addressing various systemic health concerns.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Smilax ornataDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats throughout the Mexican landscape. Specifically, its presence is recorded across the Northeast, Gulf, Southwest, and Southeast regions of Mexico. Beyond the borders of Mexico, the species extends its reach into Central America. In this southern territory, it can be found growing within the country of Belize. This distribution highlights the plant's ability to thrive in various ecological zones across North and Central America.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Jamaica | WCVP |
Chemicals
Smilax ornata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BETA-SITOSTEROL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| STIGMASTEROL | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Smilax ornata has 50 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Androgenic, Angiogenic, Anorexic, Antiadenomic, Antiandrogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Androgenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiadenomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiandrogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Cervix) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Lung) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |