Botanical Overview
Acrotrema arnottianum is a species in the Dilleniaceae family. The dillenia family (Dilleniaceae) includes trees, shrubs, and climbers with simple, alternate leaves with prominent parallel veins. The flowers are showy with five petals and numerous stamens. Species in this family are primarily tropical and produce fruits with fleshy calyces. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
It is native to Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Family Context
The Dilleniaceae family is primarily tropical. Notable medicinal members include:
- Dillenia indica — 9 documented uses
- Tetracera scandens — 9 documented uses
- Dillenia pentagyna — 7 documented uses
- Curatella americana — 6 documented uses
Geographic Distribution
Acrotrema arnottianum has been recorded in India, Sri Lanka, and ZZ.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 2 compounds in this species: betulin, betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Further ethnobotanical and pharmacological research may reveal additional therapeutic applications for this species.