Stauracanthus boivinii
Stauracanthus boivinii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (73 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Stauraecanthus boivinii, scientifically known as Stauraecanthus boivinii, is a remarkable medicinal plant prized for its therapeutic potential. Native to specific tropical regions, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing practices. This species is increasingly studied for its unique chemical properties and its role in natural pharmacology.
- Family
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- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Stauracanthus boiviniiDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the Mediterranean region. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted across the territories of Portugal and Spain. Moving across the sea, the species can also be found throughout Northern Africa. Specifically, it inhabits the landscapes of both Algeria and Morocco. Consequently, its range is defined by these four distinct geographical areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
Chemicals
Stauracanthus boivinii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Stauracanthus boivinii has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |