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Viscum angulatum

Viscum angulatum · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Scientifically known as Viscum anguлатum, is a parasitic plant species belonging to the mistletoe family. Found primarily in East Asian regions, it grows on host trees, extracting nutrients through specialized structures. In traditional medicine, its various parts are utilized for their unique bioactive properties and therapeutic potential.

Family
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Native range
Asia-Tropical
Parts used
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Common names
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Scientific synonyms
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Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Viscum angulatum

Distribution

This plant, known scientifically as Viscum angulatum, exhibits a specific and localized geographical distribution. Its presence is primarily documented within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Within this large region, the species can be found growing in various parts of India. This limited range suggests that the plant is well-adapted to the specific environmental conditions found in these areas. Consequently, its habitat is closely tied to the unique ecological landscape of the Indian territory.

Region Area
Indian Subcontinent India

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Viscum angulatum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

Chemicals reported in Viscum angulatum
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
betulinic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

betulinic acid

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Activities

Viscum angulatum has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Activities reported in Viscum angulatum
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Anthelmintic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
AntiHIV 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antibacterial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticancer 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Anticarcinomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiedemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antileukemic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimalarial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antimelanomic 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anthelmintic

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AntiHIV

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Antibacterial

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Anticancer

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Anticarcinomic

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Antiedemic

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Antiinflammatory

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Antileukemic

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Antimalarial

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Antimelanomic

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