Aniba canelilla
Aniba canelilla, commonly known as a versatile medicinal herb, is celebrated for its potent therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional healing practices, this plant offers significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits. Understanding its unique chemical composition is essential for exploring its potential in modern pharmacology and natural wellness treatments worldwide.
- Scientific name: Aniba canelilla
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, commonly known as aniiba caneleilla, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling under the order Laurales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Lauraceae and is specifically categorized under the genus Aniiba.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aniba | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known as Aniba canelilla, is referred to by several common names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is known as 亚马孙安尼樟, a name that is used consistently across the zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn language codes.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 亚马孙安尼樟 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 亚马孙安尼樟 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 亚马孙安尼樟 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions in South America. In the northern part of the continent, its presence is recorded in Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, the species can also be found in Colombia. Furthermore, its geographical range extends into the western reaches of Bolivia. Together, these locations highlight the broad habitat of Aniba canelilla across different South American territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aniba canelilla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-nitro-2-phenylethane.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-nitro-2-phenylethane | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aniba canelilla has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antispasmodic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antispasmodic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |