Alchornea coelophylla
Alchornea coelophylla, commonly known as "clavo de olor" in some regions, is a versatile medicinal shrub native to tropical landscapes. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammatory conditions, skin ailments, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Alchornea coelophylla
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is categorized within the order Malpighiales and the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, its taxonomic classification concludes with the genus Alchornea, specifically the species Alchornea coelophylla.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alchornea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Alchornea coelophylla, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its native habitat. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as mamey de monte or mamey de monte de monte, while in English, it is identified as the coelophyllia alchornea.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|
Distribution
This plant is native to the specific regions of Western South America. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the borders of Colombia. Additionally, the species can be found growing throughout Ecuador. These two countries represent the core areas of its geographical distribution. Consequently, its presence is limited to these specific tropical landscapes in the western part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Chemicals
Alchornea coelophylla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dichloromethane, methanol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dichloromethane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |