Picramnia sellowii

Botanical Overview

Picramnia sellowii is a species in the Picramniaceae family. This species belongs to the Picramniaceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.

Geographic Distribution

Picramnia sellowii has been recorded in 10 countries and territories worldwide, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and others.

Active Compounds

Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.

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.

ⓘ Information
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.

Distribution and Conservation

Reported distribution: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Venezuela.

Complete Chemical Inventory

CompoundFormulaMW
BETULINIC-ACIDC₃₀H₄₈O₃456.7 Da

Data from PubChem (NIH/NLM, public domain).


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