Angostura granulosa
Angostura granulosa, commonly known as Angostura bark, is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its potent medicinal properties, its bark is a key ingredient in traditional tonics. It is widely utilized for treating digestive ailments, stimulating appetite, and serving as a vital bitter agent in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Angostura granulosa
- Family: Rutaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Angostura granulosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Sapindales and the family Rutaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Angostura.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Sapindales | WCVP |
| Family | Rutaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Angostura | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Angostura granulosa, is known by various names depending on the region and language. In English, it is most frequently referred to as Angostura or Angostura bark. In Spanish, it is commonly called amargo de Angostura or quina de Angostura. In Portuguese, it is known as angostura.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across the tropical regions of the Americas. Within North America, its presence is documented in the Southwest region of Mexico. Moving southward into Central America, the species can be found throughout Nicaragua. Its distribution continues further south into the territory of Costa Rica. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical footprint of Angostura granulosa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Angostura granulosa, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its bark. The bark is harvested from the woody stems and roots, where it contains the concentrated bitters and alkaloids necessary for its therapeutic uses. Once collected, this bark is typically dried and ground into a fine powder to be used in various tinctures and traditional remedies.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |