Aspidosperma desmanthum
Aspidosperma desmanthum, commonly known as a vital medicinal plant in traditional healing, offers significant therapeutic potential. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, this species is frequently utilized for its alkaloid content. Research explores its bioactive properties, highlighting its role in addressing various health conditions through natural pharmacological applications.
- Scientific name: Aspidosperma desmanthum
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 Gentianales and the family Apocynaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Aspidosperma.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Aspidosperma | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Aspidosperma desmanthum, is referred to by several different common names depending on the region and local dialect. In Portuguese, it is frequently called Pequiá-marfim or Piquiá-marfim, and it is also known as Araraúba-da-terra-firme, Paraduto-branco, or Pequiá-verdadreiro.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Pequiá-marfim | Wikidata |
| pt | Piquiá-marfim | Wikidata |
| pt | Araraúba-da-terra-firme | Wikidata |
| pt | Paratudo-branco | Wikidata |
| pt | Pequiá-verdadeiro | Wikidata |
| pt | Pequiá-marfim-do-roxo | Wikidata |
| pt | Araracanga | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern concentrated within the tropical regions of North and Central America. In the northernmost part of its range, it can be found throughout Southeast Mexico. Moving southward into Central America, the species is established in the country of Guatemala. Its presence continues through the region, extending into Honduras and Belize. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant concludes in the southern reaches of Costa Rica.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
Activities
Aspidosperma desmanthum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiplasmodial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aspidosperma desmanthum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |