Anadenanthera peregrina
Anadenanthera peregrina, commonly known as Yopo, is a significant tropical tree valued for its psychoactive properties. Historically used by indigenous South American cultures, its seeds contain potent alkaloids. Beyond its ritualistic importance, this species offers valuable insights into ethnobotany and the complex biochemical interactions within traditional medicinal practices.
- Scientific name: Anadenanthera peregrina
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. It is further identified by the genus Anadenanthera, specifically as the species Anadenanthera peregrina.
| 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 wide-ranging presence across several distinct island territories. Within the Middle Atlantic Ocean, it can be found growing on the remote island of St. Helena. Its distribution extends significantly into the Caribbean region, where it is established in the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Leeward Islands. Finally, its geographical reach includes the territory of Puerto Rico.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Dominican Republic | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Haiti | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Leeward Is. | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Puerto Rico | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Windward Is. | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
Chemicals
Anadenanthera peregrina has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cardiac glycosides, catechin, catechins, condensed tannins, coumarins.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cardiac glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| condensed tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Anadenanthera peregrina has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Anadenanthera peregrina has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |