Vismia micrantha
Vismia micrantha · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (19 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vismia micrantha, scientifically known as Vismia micrantha, is a versatile medicinal plant native to tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its diverse phytochemical profile, it is traditionally utilized in various cultures to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and infections. Its bioactive compounds offer significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vismia micranthaDistribution
This plant, known as Vismia micrantha, exhibits a specific geographical range within South America. Its documented presence is primarily concentrated within the nation of Brazil. More specifically, the species is found throughout the Southeast region of the country. This localized distribution highlights the particular environmental conditions required for its growth. Therefore, the Southeast Brazilian landscape serves as a key habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vismia micrantha 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
Vismia micrantha 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |