Aspidosperma pyrifolium
Aspidosperma pyrifolium, commonly known as the pear-leaf Aspidosperma, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse pharmacological properties, it contains potent alkaloids used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its therapeutic potential in addressing inflammatory and neurological conditions.
- Scientific name: Aspidosperma pyrifolium
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern 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 its genus, Aspidosperma, and its specific species name, Aspidosperma pyrifolium.
| 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 pyrifolium, is recognized by its common name in Portuguese as Pereiro (árvore).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Pereiro (árvore) | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions of South America. It is notably found within the borders of Bolivia in Western South America. In Brazil, its presence is extensive, spanning across the North and Northeast regions. Furthermore, the species is widely distributed throughout the West-Central areas of Brazil. Finally, its geographical reach extends into the Southeast portion of the Brazilian territory.
| 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 |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Aspidosperma pyrifolium, possesses various components that are utilized for their therapeutic properties. Medicinal interest often focuses on the chemical constituents found within the stem bark, which can be processed to isolate bioactive compounds. Additionally, the stem extract is frequently studied or prepared to harness specific alkaloids and secondary metabolites essential for its pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Aspidosperma pyrifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Leucoridine B.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leucoridine B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |