Tetracera akara

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions in Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in both India and Sri Lanka. Moving into the Indo-China region, its distribution extends significantly through Cambodia. Additionally, the species is documented to occur naturally throughout Thailand. Finally, its geographical range reaches into Vietnam, completing its presence across these diverse territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Tetracera akarā is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub that functions as an obligatory climber, specifically manifesting as a liana or vine to navigate its environment. This plant is strictly terrestrial in its habit, rather than epiphytic, and exhibits a sturdy, woody structure. In terms of scale, it is capable of reaching a maximum plant height of 25 meters as it climbs through its habitat.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

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

Betulin

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betulinic acid

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Activities

Tetracera akara has 23 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

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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

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Antiflu

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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