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Stemonoporus affinis

Stemonoporus affinis · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (25 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Stemonoporus affinis, is a perennial herb widely recognized in traditional medicine across Southeast Asia. Often found in damp, shaded forest floors, this plant is valued for its bioactive properties, frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including skin inflammations, digestive issues, and respiratory conditions through herbal remedies.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Tropical
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

Stemonoporus affinis

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Stemonoporus affinis, exhibits a specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is documented in particular regions. Specifically, its distribution includes the island nation of Sri Lanka. This indicates that the species thrives within the unique tropical climates found in this area. Consequently, its natural habitat is closely tied to these specific South Asian environments.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Stemonoporus affinis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Betulin, betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Stemonoporus affinis
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Stemonoporus affinis has 23 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 Stemonoporus affinis
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 ★☆☆☆☆
Antifeedant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiflu 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthelmintic

  1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

  1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

  1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

  1. Dr. Duke

Antifeedant

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

  1. Dr. Duke