Tovomita macrophylla
Tovomita macrophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Tovomita macrophylla, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its botanical characteristics, bioactive compounds, and significant potential in developing modern pharmacological treatments.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Tovomita macrophyllaDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions in South America. In the northern part of the continent, its range extends into Venezuela. Moving toward the western side, it can be found within the borders of Peru. The distribution also covers significant portions of Brazil, specifically within the North region. Additionally, the species is documented throughout the West-Central areas of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Tovomita macrophylla 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
Tovomita macrophylla 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |