Vandasina retusa
Vandasina retusa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Sparse (74 studies) · ★★☆☆☆
Vandasina retusa, scientifically known as Vandasina retusa, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Deeply rooted in traditional healing practices, this species offers significant phytochemical benefits. Researchers continue to explore its bioactive compounds, aiming to unlock new potential for treating various ailments and improving health.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vandasina retusaDistribution
This plant is primarily found within the specific tropical regions of Papuasia. Its natural habitat includes the expansive island of New Guinea. Additionally, the species extends its range into the northern parts of Australia. Specifically, it can be located within the state of Queensland. These two distinct areas define the known geographical distribution of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vandasina retusa has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include genistein, hydroxygenistein.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| genistein | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroxygenistein | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Vandasina retusa has 72 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Abortifacient, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor, Antiaggregant, Antiangiogenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Abortifacient | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiangiogenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiatherosclerotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinomic (Breast) | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticlimacteric | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiendoccytotic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |