Botanical Overview
Holacantha emoryi is a species in the family. This species belongs to the family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
Castela emoryi, with the common names crucifixion thorn, Emory’s crucifixion-thorn, and Spanish: chaparro amargosa, is a shrub species in the genus Castela of the family Simaroubaceae.
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Description adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).Geographic Distribution
Holacantha emoryi has been recorded in Mexico, and United States.
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulin.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. The limited documentation available for this species represents an opportunity for ethnobotanical research.
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Information on this page is compiled from Dr. Duke’s Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases (USDA ARS), a public domain resource. Consult a healthcare professional before using any herbal preparation.