Aspidosperma multiflorum
Aspidosperma multiflorum, commonly known as the "Tree of Life" in some regions, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical Africa. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it is traditionally utilized to treat various ailments, ranging from inflammatory conditions to neurological disorders, offering vast potential for modern pharmaceutical research.
- Scientific name: Aspidosperma multiflorum
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae and the genus Aspidosperma. Specifically, this species is identified by its scientific name, Aspidosperma multiflorum.
| 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 multiflorum, is recognized by various regional names across different linguistic groups. In English, it is frequently referred to as the pink quince tree, while in Portuguese, it is commonly called embaúba-rosa. In Spanish, the species is known as embaúba-rosa, and in German, it is referred to as rosa Embaúba.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution throughout several key regions of South America. In the western part of the continent, its presence is recorded in Bolivia. Within Brazil, it can be found spanning across the North and Northeast territories. Furthermore, its range extends into the West-Central regions of the country. Finally, the species is also distributed throughout the Southeast of Brazil.
| 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 |
Activities
Aspidosperma multiflorum has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinesterase, Antioxidant, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |