Alchornea triplinervia
Alchornea tripinneria, commonly known as a versatile medicinal shrub, holds significant value in traditional herbal medicine. Primarily found in tropical regions, this plant is prized for its bioactive compounds. It is frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including inflammatory conditions, skin infections, and digestive issues, through its potent therapeutic properties.
- Scientific name: Alchornea triplinervia
- 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. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Euphorbiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Alchornea, specifically as the species Alchornea tripinneria.
| 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, known scientifically as Alchornea tripinneria, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is called 三脉山麻杆 (zh), 三脉山麻杆 (zh-cn), or 三脈山麻桿 (zh-tw). Interestingly, in Portuguese, it is associated with the name Copaifera officinalis (pt), and in Spanish, it is known as Tapi'a guasu' (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 三脉山麻杆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 三脉山麻杆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 三脈山麻桿 | Wikidata |
| pt | Copaifera officinalis | Wikidata |
| es | Tapi'a guasu' | Wikidata |
| es | Aicha aicha | Wikidata |
| es | Alchornea janeirensis | Wikidata |
| es | Alchornea nemoralis | Wikidata |
| es | Antidesma triplinervium | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning across several distinct regions. In Central America, its presence is documented in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Its distribution extends into the Caribbean, where it can be found in Trinidad and Tobago. Moving toward the continent, the species is also located in northern South America within French Guiana. Together, these locations illustrate the wide ecological footprint of Alchornea triptervia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| 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 |
Chemicals
Alchornea triplinervia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |