Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera
Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera, is a distinctive Australian rainforest tree renowned for its medicinal potential. Often called the Cherrytop, its bark and foliage contain bioactive compounds with potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a significant subject of interest in traditional and modern ethnopharmacology.
- Family
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- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomuliferaDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Moving toward the southern portion of the continent, the species is also found within the Cape Provinces. Additionally, it inhabits the Northern Provinces located in Southern Africa. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse ecological zones.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Syncarpia glomulifera subsp. glomulifera has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiedemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antileukemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimelanomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf extract | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |