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
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Viscum angulatumDistribution
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | 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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
betulinic acid
- Dr. Duke
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.
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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |