Amburana cearensis
Amburana cearensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (45 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Amburana cearensis, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical ecosystems, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its unique phytochemical profile offers significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural remedies.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Seeds · Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Amburana Claudii · Torresea Cearensis
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Amburana claudii
- Torresea cearensis
- Amburana acreana
- Aramburana cearensis
- Umburana Do Cheiro
- Amburana
- Cumaré
- Cumarú
- Ishpingo
- Palo Trébol
- Roble Salteño
- Roble del Pais
- Umburana do Cheiro
- sorioco
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Amburana cearensisSynonyms
- Amburana claudii
- Torresea cearensis
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Amburana.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amburana | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of South America. It can be found growing in the country of Bolivia within the western portion of the continent. In Brazil, its presence is extensively documented across various major environmental zones. Specifically, it inhabits the North, Northeast, Southeast, and West-Central regions of the Brazilian territory. This wide range suggests that the species is well-adapted to diverse tropical and subtropical habitats.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Amburania cearensis, possesses several components that are of significant interest in traditional medicine. The medicinal properties can be derived from various elements, including the sturdy trunk bark and the expansive green leaves. Furthermore, the reproductive structures, specifically the seeds and the individual seed, also play a role in the plant's biological profile. Whether utilizing the leaf or the collection of leaves, each part contributes to the overall botanical identity of this species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | Agents and actions. Supplements (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Zygote (Cambridge, England) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trunk bark | Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Amburana cearensis has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amburoside A, Isokaempferide, protocatechuic acid, AmB, Eudesmic acid.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Amburoside A | Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Isokaempferide | Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| protocatechuic acid | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AmB | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eudesmic acid | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrone | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Iridoid | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Saponins | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| TCTI | Biological chemistry (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amburana cearensis has 6 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Bronchodilator, Analgesic, Antiinflammatory, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bronchodilator | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Zygote (Cambridge, England) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amburana cearensis has 10 reported medicinal uses identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Type 2 diabetes mellitus, asthma, bronchodilator, fever, gastrointestinal disorders.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchodilator | Life sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal disorders | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory tract diseases | Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | Agents and actions. Supplements (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Amburana cearensis ethanolic extract | Theriogenology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| decoctions | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essenial oil | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol (ETAC) extracts of the seeds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol extract of the trunk bark | Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | Zygote (Cambridge, England) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydroalcoholic extracts (HAEs) | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infusions | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | Iranian journal of basic medical sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |