Alvaradoa haitiensis
Alvaradoa haitiensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Alvaradoa haihetenis, scientifically known as Alvaradoa haitienensis, is a rare medicinal plant native to the Caribbean. Renowned in traditional folk medicine, it possesses unique phytochemical properties used to treat various ailments. Understanding its botanical characteristics and therapeutic potential is essential for exploring its significant role in natural pharmacology.
- Family
- Picramniaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Alvaradoa haitiensisRegional and Traditional Names
French:
- Abbé Marron
- Petit Abbé
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Alvaradoa haitienensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Picramniales and the family Picramniaceae. Its taxonomic hierarchy concludes within the genus Alvaradoa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Picramniales |
| Family | Picramniaceae |
| Genus | Alvaradoa |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is a medicinal species found within the specific region of the Caribbean. Its natural range is primarily concentrated in the island of Hispaniola. Specifically, the species can be located throughout the Dominican Republic. It is also distributed across the neighboring territory of Haiti. Consequently, its geographical presence is limited to these two Caribbean nations.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic |
| Caribbean | Haiti |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Alvaradoa haitiensis has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Alvaradoa haitiensis has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include alvaradoin E.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| alvaradoin E | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
alvaradoin E
- Anticancer research
Activities
Alvaradoa haitiensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Alvaradoa haitiensis has 2 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extract of the leaves of Alvaradoa haitiensis, leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Extract of the leaves of alvaradoa haitiensis | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Extract of the leaves of alvaradoa haitiensis
- Journal of natural products
Leaves
- Anticancer research