Trichilia hirta
Trichilia hirta · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (37 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Trichilia hirta, scientifically known as Trichilia hirta, is a medicinal shrub native to tropical regions, valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark contain bioactive compounds used to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Trichilia hirtaDistribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct regions of Mexico. It can be found growing throughout the central parts of the country in Mexico Central. Additionally, its range extends into the northeastern territories of Mexico Northeast. The species is also distributed across the coastal areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, its geographical reach includes the diverse landscapes of both Mexico Northwest and Mexico Southwest.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
Chemicals
Trichilia hirta has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Saponins, Terpenoids, polyphenols.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Saponins | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Trichilia hirta has 34 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antiangiogenic, Antibacterial, Anticariogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiHIV | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticariogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiarrheic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidysenteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihepatotoxic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |