Ambelania duckei
Ambelania duckei, commonly known as the "pau-ferro" in certain Brazilian regions, is a significant medicinal plant valued for its therapeutic properties. Native to South American ecosystems, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering promising pharmacological potential for developing new treatments in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Ambelania duckei
- Family: Apocynaceae
- 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 Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Ambelania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ambelania | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Ambelania duckei, is known by various regional names depending on the linguistic context of its native habitat. In Portuguese, it is commonly referred to as ambelânia, while in Spanish, it is identified as ambelania.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range localized within the South American continent. Its distribution can be primarily identified in the western region of South America, specifically within Peru. Additionally, the species is documented to inhabit the northern territories of Brazil. These locations indicate that the plant thrives in distinct tropical environments across these two countries. Consequently, its presence is concentrated in these specific areas of the western and northern South American landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ambelania duckei has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, 2,4-decadienal, calcium, dodecanal, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-decadienal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dodecanal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| linoleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| magnesium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |