Abuta grisebachii
Abuta grisebachii, commonly known as Abuta, is a medicinal climbing shrub native to the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin. Renowned in traditional ethnobotany, its roots contain potent alkaloids used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive issues, making it a significant species in herbal pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Abuta grisebachii
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Ranunculales and the family Menispermaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Abuta, specifically as the species Abuta grisebachii.
| 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 found across several distinct regions within the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented in both French Guiana and Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, the species also inhabits Colombia and Peru. Furthermore, its range extends into the Brazil West-Central region. Together, these locations define the diverse geographical distribution of Abuta grisebachii.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Abuta grisebachii has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 7-O-demethylpeinamine, macolidine, macoline, peinamine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 7-O-demethylpeinamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macolidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| macoline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peinamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |