Aniba puchury-minor
Aniba puchury-minor · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Aniiba puchury-minor, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its potent therapeutic properties. Traditionally used in various healing practices, this species offers unique phytochemical benefits. Understanding its biological characteristics and medicinal applications is essential for exploring its potential role in modern natural pharmacology and wellness.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Misanteca Puchury-Major · Licaria Puchury-Major · 7 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Aniba puchury-minorSynonyms
- Misanteca puchury-major
- Licaria puchury-major
- Nectandra puchury-major
- Acrodiclidium puchury-major
- Nectandra puchury-minor
- Ocotea puchury-major
- Ocotea puchury-minor
- Aydendron amazonicum
- Aniba amazonica
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several regions of the Americas. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted within the country of Panamá. Moving into Western South America, it can be found growing in the territory of Bolivia. The species also inhabits the diverse landscapes of Colombia and Ecuador. Finally, its range extends further along the western coast of the continent to include Peru.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aniba puchury-minor, utilizes its seeds as a vital component in its reproductive cycle and potential medicinal applications. These seeds serve as the primary vehicle for genetic dispersal, ensuring the continuation of the species within its natural habitat. In the context of traditional or pharmacological studies, the seeds are often the specific part of the plant analyzed for their unique chemical constituents and bioactive properties.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| seed | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aniba puchury-minor has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include METHYLEUGENOL, Safrol, eugenol.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| METHYLEUGENOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Safrol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
METHYLEUGENOL
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Safrol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
eugenol
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oil fraction obtained from powdered seeds | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrolate obtained from the powder | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |