Theobroma angustifolium
Theobroma angustifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (142 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Theobroma angustifolium, scientifically known as Theobroma angustifolium, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often linked to the cacao family, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing to support cardiovascular health, alleviate inflammation, and provide antioxidant benefits, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Theobroma angustifoliumDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning from Mexico through several regions of Central America. In North America, it can be specifically found throughout Southeast Mexico. Moving southward, its range extends into El Salvador and Nicaragua. The species is also documented within the borders of Costa Rica. Finally, its distribution reaches as far south as Panamá.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Chemicals
Theobroma angustifolium has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Arachidic acid, Ash, Behenic acid, FAT, caffeine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Arachidic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Behenic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| FAT | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stearic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| theobromine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Arachidic acid
- Dr. Duke
Ash
- Dr. Duke
Behenic acid
- Dr. Duke
FAT
- Dr. Duke
caffeine
- Dr. Duke
linoleic acid
- Dr. Duke
oleic acid
- Dr. Duke
palmitic acid
- Dr. Duke
stearic acid
- Dr. Duke
theobromine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Theobroma angustifolium has 123 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (+)-Inotropic, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Adenosine-Antagonist, Allergenic, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adenosine-Antagonist | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analeptic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic-Synergist | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anemiagenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anorexic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |