Aspidosperma schultesii
Aspidospermum schultesii, commonly known as a valuable medicinal plant in various tropical regions, belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Renowned for its diverse bioactive alkaloids, this species is traditionally utilized in ethnobotanical practices to treat various ailments, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and the development of new therapeutic agents.
- Scientific name: Aspidosperma schultesii
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianales, falling into the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Aspidospermum as the species Aspidospermum schultesii.
| 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, Aspidosperma schultesii, is known by various regional names depending on the language and local context. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Schulte's Aspidosperma, while in German, it is known as Schulte-Aspidosperma. In the local language of the region where it is found, such as Portuguese, it may be called Aspidosperma de Schulte.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of South America. In the northern part of the continent, it can be found in French Guiana and Venezuela. Moving toward the western side of the continent, its range extends through Colombia and Peru. Additionally, the species is present within the northern territories of Brazil. Together, these locations highlight its presence in both northern and western South American landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Aspidosperma schultesii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include tubotaiwine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tubotaiwine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Aspidosperma schultesii has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Leishmania infantum, malaria.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Leishmania infantum | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |