Alibertia patinoi
Alibertia patinoi, commonly known as the "pau de rã," is a significant medicinal plant native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation, infections, and skin ailments, offering promising potential for modern therapeutic drug development.
- Scientific name: Alibertia patinoi
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Alibertia patinoi, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling into the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and is identified by the genus Alibertia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Alibertia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution spanning across parts of Central and South America. In Central America, its range includes the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. Moving into Western South America, the species can also be found growing in Colombia. Additionally, its presence extends into the territory of Ecuador. Together, these regions define the primary geographical footprint of Alibertia patiinoi.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
Activities
Alibertia patinoi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Aphrodisiac.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aphrodisiac | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Alibertia patinoi has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include metabolic syndrome.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |