Telosma cordata
Telosma cordata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Extensive (179 studies) · ★★★★☆
Telosma cordata, scientifically known as Telosma cordata, is a versatile medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including respiratory issues and skin inflammations. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Telosma cordataDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions in Asia. In East Asia, it is specifically documented to grow throughout Southeast China. Its presence extends significantly into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Bangladesh and India. Furthermore, the species is recorded in Pakistan, expanding its range across the subcontinent. Finally, it is also known to inhabit the West Himalaya region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Telosma cordata has 39 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, 2,3-Dehydro-1,8-cineole, 2-methyl-hept-2-en-6-one, ALPHA-PINENE, BENZOPHENONE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-Dehydro-1,8-cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-methyl-hept-2-en-6-one | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BENZOPHENONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BENZYL BENZOATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| C23H48 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| C25H52 | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CIS-TRANS-FARNESOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
2,3-Dehydro-1,8-cineole
- Dr. Duke
2-methyl-hept-2-en-6-one
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BENZOPHENONE
- Dr. Duke
BENZYL BENZOATE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
C23H48
- Dr. Duke
C25H52
- Dr. Duke
CIS-TRANS-FARNESOL
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Telosma cordata has 140 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Acidulant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acidulant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Addictive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |