Vellozia declinans
Vellozia declinans · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (20 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vellozia declivan, scientifically known as Vellozia declinan, is a resilient medicinal plant native to the Brazilian Cerrado. Renowned for its unique phytochemical properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat various ailments. This study explores its therapeutic potential, focusing on its bioactive compounds and pharmacological significance.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
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- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vellozia declinansDistribution
This plant is characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. Within the vast landscape of South America, its presence is concentrated in a single country. Specifically, Vellozia declinans can be found growing in the territory of Brazil. Its distribution is further refined to the Southeast region of this nation. Consequently, this species is considered an endemic element of the Brazilian Southeast ecosystem.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vellozia declinans 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
Vellozia declinans 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |