Abuta grandifolia
Abuta grandifolia, commonly known as the large-leaved abuta, is a significant medicinal climber native to tropical regions. Renowned in traditional medicine, its leaves and roots are utilized for their diverse therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, making it a vital resource in herbal healing and ethnobotanical studies.
- Scientific name: Abuta grandifolia
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Ranunculales. Finally, it is a member of the Menispermaceae family within the genus Abuta.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ranunculales | WCVP |
| Family | Menispermaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Abuta | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, it can be found growing in French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Its range also extends throughout the territory of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, the species is present in Bolivia. Together, these locations define its specific geographical footprint across the region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abuta grandifolia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include compound 3, krukovine, limacine.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| compound 3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| krukovine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| limacine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Abuta grandifolia has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Plasmodium falciparum, infections.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Plasmodium falciparum | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |