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Stemonoporus oblongifolius

Stemonoporus oblongifolius · Accepted scientific name

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

Stemonoporus oblongifolius, is a versatile medicinal plant widely recognized in traditional Southeast Asian medicine. Belonging to the Rubiaceae family, this shrub is prized for its diverse pharmacological properties. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammation, skin infections, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.

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 oblongifolius

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of South and Southeast Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is notably found in Sri Lanka. Its range also extends into the Indo-China region, where it is present in Vietnam. These locations represent the primary areas where the species is documented to grow naturally. Consequently, its habitat is limited to these specific tropical territories.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent Sri Lanka
Indo-China Vietnam

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Stemonoporus oblongifolius 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 oblongifolius
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Betulin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Betulin

  1. Dr. Duke

betulinic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Stemonoporus oblongifolius 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 oblongifolius
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

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antifeedant

  1. Dr. Duke

Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

  1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

  1. Dr. Duke