Anadenanthera colubrina
Anadenanthera colubrina, commonly known as Cebíl or Vilca, is a significant medicinal tree native to South American forests. Renowned for its psychoactive properties, its seeds contain potent alkaloids used historically in sacred rituals. Beyond spiritual practices, it holds traditional importance in ethnobotany for its diverse pharmacological potential and cultural significance.
- Scientific name: Anadenanthera colubrina
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Anadenanthera colubrina, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Anadenanthera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Anadenanthera | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions in South America. It can be found within the borders of Bolivia in Western South America. In Brazil, its presence is extensively documented across multiple diverse territories. Specifically, it grows throughout the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast regions of the country. Furthermore, the species is also distributed across the South of Brazil.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anadenanthera colubrina has 24 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, tannin, 4-hydroxybenzoic acid, RAG, alnusenol.
- Total chemicals
- 24
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| RAG | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alnusenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-amyrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anadenanthera colubrina has 9 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Allelopathic, Antiaddictive, Antimicrobial, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Allelopathic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaddictive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hallucinogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hallucinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Insecticide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anadenanthera colubrina has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, emphysema, pulmonary diseases, pulmonary emphysema.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| emphysema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulmonary diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pulmonary emphysema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |