Aquarius macrophyllus
Aquarius macrophyllus, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in tropical ecosystems, is celebrated for its diverse therapeutic properties. Renowned for its large, distinctive foliage, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat inflammation and various ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and development.
- Scientific name: Aquarius macrophyllus
- Family: Alismataceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Alismatales and the family Alismataceae. Finally, the medicinal species is identified by its genus, Aquarius, with its specific epithet being macrophyllus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Alismatales | WCVP |
| Family | Alismataceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aquarius | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aquarius macrophyllus, is referred to by the common name 大叶皇冠 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大叶皇冠 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence throughout the South American continent. It is found within the territory of Bolivia in Western South America. Within Brazil, its distribution is quite extensive, spanning across the North and Northeast regions. Additionally, the species can be located in the West-Central parts of the country. Finally, its range extends into the Southeast region of Brazil as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aquarius macrophyllus, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties, most notably its large, distinct leaves which are often the primary focus of botanical study. Beyond the specific identification of the leaves, the medicinal efficacy of the species is frequently attributed to its overall aerial parts, encompassing the stems and foliage above the ground. By utilizing these aerial parts, practitioners can harness the complex phytochemical compounds produced by the plant as it grows toward the light.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Aquarius macrophyllus has 6 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Antinociceptive, Apoptotic, Genotoxic, Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarthritic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Apoptotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Genotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |