Aniba panurensis
Aniba panurensis, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in South American traditional practices, holds significant ethnobotanical value. Found primarily in tropical rainforest ecosystems, this species is studied for its unique phytochemical properties. Its potential applications in treating various ailments make it a subject of growing pharmacological interest today.
- Scientific name: Aniba panurensis
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Within this taxonomic hierarchy, it is specifically identified by the genus Aniba.
| 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, Aniiba panurensis, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In Portuguese, it is frequently referred to as aniiba. In the local indigenous context, it is known as aniba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range located within the tropical regions of the Americas. In the Caribbean, its presence is documented in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to Northern South America, it can be found throughout the territory of French Guiana. The species also populates the vast landscapes of Guyana and Suriname. Finally, its distribution extends across the diverse habitats found within Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| 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 | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aniiba panurensis, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties, which are often derived from its leaves. These leaves serve as the essential component in various traditional preparations, containing the bioactive compounds necessary for its therapeutic applications.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aniba panurensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aniba panurensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |