Apuleia leiocarpa
Apuleia leiocarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Apuleia leiocarpa, scientifically known as Apuleia leiocarpa, is a remarkable medicinal plant valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Primarily found in tropical regions, this species is utilized in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of natural healing treatments.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Apoleya Molaris · Apuleia Leiocarpa Var. Molaris · 8 more
Names
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Apuleia praecox
- Grapia
- Ibirá-peré
- Ibira-pere
- Ibira pere
- Ibira-peré
- Ibirá-pere
- Ibirá peré
- Ibira peré
- Ibirá pere
- Anacaspi
German:
- Garapa
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Apuleia leiocarpaSynonyms
- Apoleya molaris
- Apuleia leiocarpa var. molaris
- Platymiscium ellipticum
- Apuleia molaris
- Apuleia praecox
- Zenkeria dalbergioides
- Zenkeria lundii
- Leptolobium leiocarpum
- Apoleya leiocarpa
- Dalbergia cucullata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic hierarchy places it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. It is a member of the family Fabaceae and is specifically identified under the genus Apuleia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Apuleia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions of the South American continent. In Northern South America, its presence is documented within the borders of Venezuela. Moving toward the western part of the continent, it can be found extensively throughout Colombia and Ecuador. The species also occupies significant territories within the western nation of Peru. Finally, its geographical range extends further south into the western region of Bolivia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Apuleia leiocarpa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amines, Flavonoids, Steroids, Terpenoids, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Amines | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Steroids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Terpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Amines
- Pharmaceutical biology
Flavonoids
- Pharmaceutical biology
Steroids
- Pharmaceutical biology
Terpenoids
- Pharmaceutical biology
polyphenols
- Pharmaceutical biology
Activities
Apuleia leiocarpa has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Apuleia leiocarpa has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 10% infusion (dry plant) | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 20% (fresh plant) | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |