Anthopterus wardii | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Anthopterus |
Species: | A. wardii
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Binomial name | |
Anthopterus wardii Ball
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Anthopterus wardii, the aengue mishito, is a species of Anthopterus belonging to the family Ericaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, such as Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. [1]
Anthopterus wardii is a flowering shrub with flowers ranging from pink to orange in color and 8–10 mm long. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate-elliptic and 4–10 x 1.5–3.5 cm in size. [2] Its racemose usually have 2–10 flowers.
Anthopterus wardii has possible health benefits based on its antioxidant properties and phenolic profile. [3] This can be the precursor for many compounds with health benefits including, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimutagenic activities. [4] It is possible that the antioxidants can help prevent heart disease. [5]
Anthopterus wardii | |
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Scientific classification
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Anthopterus |
Species: | A. wardii
|
Binomial name | |
Anthopterus wardii Ball
|
Anthopterus wardii, the aengue mishito, is a species of Anthopterus belonging to the family Ericaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, such as Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. [1]
Anthopterus wardii is a flowering shrub with flowers ranging from pink to orange in color and 8–10 mm long. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate-elliptic and 4–10 x 1.5–3.5 cm in size. [2] Its racemose usually have 2–10 flowers.
Anthopterus wardii has possible health benefits based on its antioxidant properties and phenolic profile. [3] This can be the precursor for many compounds with health benefits including, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antimutagenic activities. [4] It is possible that the antioxidants can help prevent heart disease. [5]